Calcium receptor modulating agents

ABSTRACT

The compounds of the invention are represented by the following general structure 
                         
or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and compositions containing them, wherein the variables are defined herein, and their use to reduce or inhibit PTH secretion, including methods for reducing or inhibiting PTH secretion and methods for treatment or prophylaxis of diseases associated with bone disorders, such as osteoporosis, or associated with excessive secretion of PTH, such as hyperparathyroidism. The subject invention also relates to processes for making such compounds as well as to intermediates useful in such processes.

This application is a divisional of U.S. application Ser. No. 10/444,946, filed May 22, 2003, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,908,935 which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/441,065, filed Jan. 17, 2003, and U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/383,050, filed May 23, 2002, which are hereby incorporated by reference.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Extracellular calcium ion concentration is involved in a variety of biological processes, such as blood clotting, nerve and muscle excitability and bone formation (Cell Calcium 11: 319, 1990). Calcium ion receptors, which are present on the membranes of various cells in the body, such as parathyroid and kidney cells (Nature 366: 574, 1993; J. Bone Miner. Res. 9, Supple. 1, s282, 1994; J. Bone Miner. Res. 9, Supple. 1, s409, 1994; Endocrinology 136: 5202, 1995), are important to the regulation of the extracellular calcium ion concentration. For example, concentration of extracellular calcium ion regulates the bone resorption by osteoclasts (Bioscience Reports 10: 493, 1990), secretion of parathyroid hormone (PTH) from parathyroid cells and secretion of calcitonin from C-cells (Cell Calcium 11: 323, 1990). Parathyroid hormone (PTH) is an important factor in regulating extracellular calcium ion concentration. Secretion of PTH increases extracellular calcium ion concentration by acting on various cells, such as bone and kidney cells, and the extracellular calcium ion concentration reciprocally inhibits the secretion of PTH by acting on parathyroid cells.

Several classes of calcimimetic compounds have been disclosed for regulating extracellular calcium ion concentration, particularly for reducing or inhibiting secretion of PTH. For example, U.S. Pat. Nos. 6,011,068 and 5,981,599 disclose arylalkylamines that are calcium receptor active molecules. EP 933354; WO 0021910, WO 96/12697; WO 95/11221; WO 94/18959; WO 93/04373; Endocrinology 128: 3047, 1991; Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun. 167: 807, 1990; J. Bone Miner. Res. 5: 581, 1990; and Nemeth et al., “Calcium-binding Proteins in Health and Disease,” Academix Press, Inc., pp. 33–35 (1987) disclose various agents that interact with calcium receptors.

Dauban et al., Bioorg. Med. Chem. Let. 10: 2001–4, 2000, disclose various N1-arylsulfonyl-N2-(1-aryl)ethyl-3-phenylpropane-1,2-diamine compounds as calcimimetics acting on the calcium sensing receptor.

Oikawa et al., in U.S. Pat. No. 6,403,832, and publication No. US2002/143212, describes aryl amine compounds useful as chiral intermediates in the synthesis of optically active propionic acid derivatives. Chassot et al., U.S. Pat. No. 6,436,152, describes arylalkylamine compounds useful as hair dye precursor compounds.

Bös et al., U.S. Pat. No. 6,407,111, describes phenyl substituted pyridine and benzene derivates that are antagonistic to the NK-1 receptor.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to selected calcimimetic compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The invention compounds advantageously reduce or inhibit PTH secretion. Therefore, this invention also encompasses pharmaceutical compositions, methods for reducing or inhibiting PTH secretion and methods for treatment or prophylaxis of diseases associated with bone disorders, such as osteoporosis, or associated with excessive secretion of PTH, such as hyperparathyroidism. The subject invention also relates to processes for making such compounds as well as to intermediates useful in such processes.

The compounds of the invention are represented by the following general structure:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the variables are defined below.

The foregoing merely summarizes certain aspects of the invention and is not intended, nor should it be construed, as limiting the invention in any way. All patents, patent applications and other publications recited herein are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The invention provides compounds of Formula (I):

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein:

-   -   R¹ is aryl, substituted aryl, heterocyclyl, substituted         heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, or substituted cycloalkyl;     -   R² is alkyl or haloalkyl;     -   R³ is H, alkyl, or haloalkyl;     -   R⁴ is H, alkyl, or haloalkyl;     -   each R⁵ present is independently selected from the group         consisting of alkyl, substituted alkyl, alkoxy, substituted         alkoxy, halogen, —C(═O)OH, —CN, —NR^(d)S(═O)_(m)R^(d),         —NR^(d)C(═O)NR^(d)R^(d), —NR^(d)S(═O)_(m)NR^(d)R^(d), or     -   —NR^(d)C(═O)R^(d);     -   R⁶ is aryl, substituted aryl, heterocyclyl, substituted         heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, or substituted cycloalkyl;         -   each R^(a) is, independently, H, alkyl or haloalkyl;         -   each R^(b) is, independently, aryl, aralkyl, heterocyclyl,             or heterocyclylalkyl, each of which may be unsubstituted or             substituted by up to 3 substituents selected from the group             consisting of alkyl, halogen, haloalkyl, alkoxy, cyano, and             nitro;         -   each R^(c) is, independently, alkyl, haloalkyl, phenyl or             benzyl, each of which may be substituted or unsubstituted;         -   each R^(d) is, independently, H, alkyl, aryl, aralkyl,             heterocyclyl, or heterocyclylalkyl wherein the alkyl, aryl,             aralkyl, heterocyclyl, and heterocyclylalkyl are substituted             by 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4 substituents selected from alkyl,             halogen, haloalkyl, alkoxy, cyano, nitro, R^(b),             —C(═O)R^(c), —OR^(b), —NR^(a)R^(a), —NR^(a)R^(b),             —C(═O)OR^(c), —C(═O)NR^(a)R^(a), —OC(═O)R^(c),             —NR^(a)C(═O)R^(c), —NR^(a)S(═O)_(n)R^(c) and             —S(═O)_(n)NR^(a)R^(a);     -   m is 1 or 2;     -   n is 0, 1 or 2; and     -   p is 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4;         provided that if R² is methyl, p is 0, and R⁶ is unsubstituted         phenyl, then R¹ is not 2,4-dihalophenyl, 2,4-dimethylphenyl,         2,4-diethylphenyl, 2,4,6-trihalophenyl, or 2,3,4-trihalophenyl.

Another aspect of the invention relates to compounds having the general structure II:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein:

R¹ is phenyl, benzyl, naphthyl or a saturated or unsaturated 5- or 6-membered ring heterocycle containing 1, 2 or 3 atoms selected from N, O and S, with no more than 2 of the atoms selected from O and S, wherein the phenyl, benzyl or heterocycle are substituted by 0, 1, 2 or 3 substituents selected from C₁₋₆alkyl, halogen, C₁₋₄haloalkyl, —OC₁₋₆alkyl, cyano and nitro;

R² is C₁₋₈alkyl or C₁₋₄haloalkyl;

R³ is H, C₁₋₄haloalkyl or C₁₋₈alkyl;

R⁴ is H, C₁₋₄haloalkyl or C₁₋₈alkyl;

R⁵ is, independently, in each instance, H, C₁₋₈alkyl, C₁₋₄haloalkyl, halogen, cyano, —NR^(a)R^(d), —NS(═O)₂R^(c), —NR^(a)C(═O)NR^(a)R^(d), —NR^(d)C(═O)R^(d) or —OC₁₋₆alkyl substituted by 0, 1, 2 or 3 substituents selected from halogen, —OC₁₋₆alkyl, —NR^(a)R^(d), —NS(═O)₂R^(c), —NR^(a)C(═O)NR^(a)R^(d), —NR^(d)C(═O)R^(d) or cyano;

R⁶ is phenyl, benzyl, naphthyl, a saturated or unsaturated 5- or 6-membered ring heterocycle containing 1, 2 or 3 atoms selected from N, O and S, with no more than 2 of the atoms selected from O and S, or a saturated or unsaturated 8-, 9-, 10- or 11-membered heterobicycle containing 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 atoms selected from N, O and S, with no more than 2 of the atoms selected from O and S, wherein the phenyl, benzyl, naphthyl, heterocycle and heterobicycle are substituted by 0, 1, 2 or 3 substituents selected from C₁₋₆alkyl, halogen, C₁₋₄haloalkyl, —OC₁₋₆alkyl, —OC₁₋₄haloalkyl, —NR^(a)R^(a), —NR^(a)C(═O)C₁₋₆alkyl, —S(═O)_(n)C₁₋₆alkyl, cyano and nitro;

R^(a) is, independently, at each instance, H, C₁₋₄haloalkyl or C₁₋₆alkyl;

R^(b) is, independently, aryl, aralkyl, heterocyclyl, or heterocyclylalkyl, each of which may be unsubstituted or substituted by up to 3 substituents selected from the group consisting of alkyl, halogen, haloalkyl, alkoxy, cyano, and nitro;

R^(c) is, independently, at each instance, C₁₋₆alkyl, C₁₋₄haloalkyl, phenyl or benzyl;

R^(d) is, independently, at each instance, H, C₁₋₆alkyl, phenyl, benzyl or a saturated or unsaturated 5- or 6-membered ring heterocycle containing 1, 2 or 3 atoms selected from N, O and S, with no more than 2 of the atoms selected from O and S, wherein the C₁₋₆alkyl, phenyl, benzyl, naphthyl and heterocycle are substituted by 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4 substituents selected from C₁₋₆alkyl, halogen, C₁₋₄haloalkyl, —OC₁₋₆alkyl, cyano and nitro, R^(b), —C(═O)R^(c), —OR^(b), —NR^(a)R^(a), —NR^(a)R^(b), —C(═O)OR^(c), —C(═O)NR^(a)R^(a), —OC(═O)R^(c), —NR^(a)C(═O)R^(c), —NR^(a)S(═O)_(m)R^(c) and —S(═O)_(m)NR^(a)R^(a);

m is 1 or 2;

n is 0, 1 or 2; and

p is 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4.

In one embodiment, in conjunction with any one of the above and below embodiments, R¹ is phenyl substituted by 0, 1, 2 or 3 substituents selected from C₁₋₆alkyl, halogen, C₁₋₄haloalkyl, —OC₁₋₆alkyl, cyano and nitro.

In another embodiment, in conjunction with any one of the above and below embodiments, R¹ is benzyl substituted by 0, 1, 2 or 3 substituents selected from C₁₋₆alkyl, halogen, C₁₋₄haloalkyl, —OC₁₋₆alkyl, cyano and nitro.

In another embodiment, in conjunction with any one of the above and below embodiments, R¹ is naphthyl substituted by 0, 1, 2 or 3 substituents selected from C₁₋₆alkyl, halogen, C₁₋₄haloalkyl, —OC₁₋₆alkyl, cyano and nitro.

In another embodiment, in conjunction with any one of the above and below embodiments, R¹ a saturated or unsaturated 5- or 6-membered ring heterocycle containing 1, 2 or 3 atoms selected from N, O and S, with no more than 2 of the atoms selected from O and S, wherein the heterocycle is substituted by 0, 1, 2 or 3 substituents selected from C₁₋₆alkyl, halogen, C₁₋₄haloalkyl, —OC₁₋₆alkyl, cyano and nitro.

In another embodiment, in conjunction with any one of the above and below embodiments, R⁶ is phenyl, wherein the phenyl is substituted by 0, 1, 2 or 3 substituents selected from C₁₋₆alkyl, halogen, C₁₋₄haloalkyl, —OC₁₋₆alkyl, —OC₁₋₄haloalkyl, —NR^(a)R^(a), —NR^(a)C(═O)C₁₋₆alkyl, —S(═O)_(n)C₁₋₆alkyl, cyano and nitro.

In another embodiment, in conjunction with any one of the above and below embodiments, R⁶ is benzyl, wherein the benzyl is substituted by 0, 1, 2 or 3 substituents selected from C₁₋₆alkyl, halogen, C₁₋₄haloalkyl, —OC₁₋₆alkyl, —OC₁₋₄haloalkyl, —NR^(a)R^(a), —NR^(a)C(═O)C₁₋₆alkyl, —S(═O)_(n)C₁₋₆alkyl, cyano and nitro.

In another embodiment, in conjunction with any one of the above and below embodiments, R⁶ is naphthyl, wherein the naphthyl is substituted by 0, 1, 2 or 3 substituents selected from C₁₋₆alkyl, halogen, C₁₋₄haloalkyl, —OC₁₋₆alkyl, —OC₁₋₄haloalkyl, —NR^(a)R^(a), —NR^(a)C(═O)C₁₋₆alkyl, —S(═O)_(n)C₁₋₆alkyl, cyano and nitro.

In another embodiment, in conjunction with any one of the above and below embodiments, R⁶ is a saturated or unsaturated 5- or 6-membered ring heterocycle containing 1, 2 or 3 atoms selected from N, O and S, with no more than 2 of the atoms selected from O and S, wherein the heterocycle is substituted by 0, 1, 2 or 3 substituents selected from C₁₋₆alkyl, halogen, C₁₋₄haloalkyl, —OC₁₋₆alkyl, —OC₁₋₄haloalkyl, —NR^(a)R^(a), —NR^(a)C(═O)C₁₋₆alkyl, —S(═O)_(n)C₁₋₆alkyl, cyano and nitro.

In another embodiment, in conjunction with any one of the above and below embodiments, R⁶ is a saturated or unsaturated 8-, 9-, 10- or 11-membered heterobicycle containing 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 atoms selected from N, O and S, with no more than 2 of the atoms selected from O and S, wherein the heterobicycle is substituted by 0, 1, 2 or 3 substituents selected from C₁₋₆alkyl, halogen, C₁₋₄haloalkyl, —OC₁₋₆alkyl, —OC₁₋₄haloalkyl, —NR^(a)R^(a), —NR^(a)C(═O)C₁₋₆alkyl, —S(═O)_(n)C₁₋₆alkyl, cyano and nitro.

In another embodiment, in conjunction with any one of the above and below embodiments, R¹ is phenyl, naphthyl or (OC₁₋₄alkyl)phenyl.

In another embodiment, in conjunction with any one of the above and below embodiments, R¹ is phenyl substituted by 2 or 3 substituents selected from C₁₋₆alkyl, halogen, C₁₋₄haloalkyl, —OC₁₋₆alkyl, cyano and nitro.

In another embodiment, in conjunction with any one of the above and below embodiments, R¹ is benzyl substituted by 1, 2 or 3 substituents selected from C₁₋₆alkyl, halogen, C₁₋₄haloalkyl, —OC₁₋₆alkyl, cyano and nitro.

In another embodiment, in conjunction with any one of the above and below embodiments, R⁶ is naphthyl substituted by 1, 2 or 3 substituents selected from C₁₋₆alkyl, halogen, C₁₋₄haloalkyl, —OC₁₋₆alkyl, cyano and nitro.

In another embodiment, in conjunction with any one of the above and below embodiments, R¹ a saturated or unsaturated 5- or 6-membered ring heterocycle containing 1, 2 or 3 atoms selected from N, O and S, with no more than 2 of the atoms selected from O and S, wherein the heterocycle is substituted by 1, 2 or 3 substituents selected from C₁₋₆alkyl, halogen, C₁₋₄haloalkyl, —OC₁₋₆alkyl, cyano and nitro.

In another embodiment, in conjunction with any one of the above and below embodiments, one of R³ or R⁴ is C₁₋₄haloalkyl or C₁₋₈alkyl.

In another embodiment, in conjunction with any one of the above and below embodiments, R⁵ is C₁₋₈alkyl, C₁₋₄haloalkyl, halogen or —OC₁₋₆alkyl.

In another embodiment, in conjunction with any one of the above and below embodiments, R⁶ is phenyl, wherein the phenyl is substituted by 1, 2 or 3 substituents selected from C₁₋₆alkyl, halogen, C₁₋₄haloalkyl, —OC₁₋₆alkyl, —OC₁₋₄haloalkyl, —NR^(a)R^(a), —NR^(a)C(═O)C₁₋₆alkyl, —S(═O)_(n)C₁₋₆alkyl, cyano and nitro.

In another embodiment, in conjunction with any one of the above and below embodiments, R⁶ is benzyl, wherein the benzyl is substituted by 1, 2 or 3 substituents selected from C₁₋₆alkyl, halogen, C₄haloalkyl, —OC₁₋₆alkyl, —OC₁₋₄haloalkyl, —NR^(a)R^(a), —NR^(a)C(═O)C₆alkyl, —S(═O)_(n)C₁₋₆alkyl, cyano and nitro.

In another embodiment, in conjunction with any one of the above and below embodiments, R⁶ is naphthyl, wherein the naphthyl is substituted by 0, 1, 2 or 3 substituents selected from C₁₋₆alkyl, halogen, C₁₋₄haloalkyl, —OC₁₋₆alkyl, —OC₁₋₄haloalkyl, —NR^(a)R^(a), —NR^(a)C(═O)C₁₋₆alkyl, —S(═O)_(n)C₁₋₆alkyl, cyano and nitro.

In another embodiment, in conjunction with any one of the above and below embodiments, R⁶ is a saturated or unsaturated 5- or 6-membered ring heterocycle containing 1, 2 or 3 atoms selected from N, O and S, with no more than 2 of the atoms selected from O and S, wherein the heterocycle is substituted by 1, 2 or 3 substituents selected from C₁₋₆alkyl, halogen, C₁₋₄haloalkyl, —OC₁₋₆alkyl, —OC₁₋₄haloalkyl, —NR^(a)R^(a), —NR^(a)C(═O)C₁₋₆alkyl, —S(═O)_(n)C₁₋₆alkyl, cyano and nitro.

In another embodiment, in conjunction with any one of the above and below embodiments, R⁶ is a saturated or unsaturated 8-, 9-, 10- or 11-membered heterobicycle containing 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 atoms selected from N, O and S, with no more than 2 of the atoms selected from O and S, wherein the heterobicycle is substituted by 1, 2 or 3 substituents selected from C₁₋₆alkyl, halogen, C₁₋₄haloalkyl, —OC₁₋₆alkyl, —OC₁₋₄haloalkyl, —NR^(a)R^(a), —NR^(a)C(═O)C₁₋₆alkyl, —S(═O)_(n)C₁₋₆alkyl, cyano and nitro.

Another aspect of the invention involves a pharmaceutical composition comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable amount of a compound according to any one of the above embodiments and a pharmaceutically acceptable diluent or carrier.

Another aspect of the inventions involve the use of a compound according to any one of the above embodiments as a medicament.

Another aspect of the invention involves the use of a compound according to any one of the above embodiments in the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of diseases associated with bone disorders or associated with excessive secretion of PTH.

Another aspect of the invention involves the use of a compound according to any one of the above embodiments in the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of osteoporosis or hyperparathyroidism.

Another aspect of the invention involves a method of using a compound according to any one of the above embodiments for the treatment of diseases associated with bone disorders or associated with excessive secretion of PTH.

Another aspect of the invention involves a method of using a compound according to any one of the above embodiments for the treatment of osteoporosis or hyperparathyroidism.

Another aspect of the invention involves a process for making a compound according to claim 1 wherein R³ and R⁴ are both hydrogen comprising the steps of:

placing a compound having the structure

in the presence of acid followed by treatment with a hydride and methanol to form

reacting the resulting alcohol with R⁶—B(OH)₂ to form

oxidizing the alcohol to form

and

reacting the aldehyde with an amine having the structure

Unless otherwise specified, the following definitions apply to terms found in the specification and claims:

“Alkyl” and the prefix “alk-” refer to alkyl groups or substituents wherein the carbon atoms are in a branched, cyclical or linear relationship or any combination of the three. The alkyl groups described in this section contain from 1 to 10 carbon atoms unless otherwise specified and may also contain a double or triple bond. “C_(V-W)alkyl” means an alkyl group comprising from V to W carbon atoms. Examples of C₁₋₆alkyl include, but are not limited to the following:

“Aryl” means a carbocyclic aromatic ring or ring system. Examples of aryl groups include phenyl, naphthyl, indenyl, fluorenyl, biphenyl, anthracenyl, 9-(9-phenylfluorenyl), phenanthrenyl, and the like.

“Halogen” means a halogen atom selected from F, Cl, Br and I.

“Haloalkyl”, “haloalk-” and “C_(V-W)haloalkyl” mean an alkyl group, as described above, wherein any number—at least one—of the hydrogen atoms attached to the alkyl group or chain are replaced by F, Cl, Br or I.

“Heterocycle” means a ring or ring system comprising at least one carbon atom and at least one other atom selected from N, O and S. Heterocyclic groups can be saturated, unsaturated or aromatic. Aromatic heterocyclic groups are also referred to as “heteroaryl” rings or ring systems. Examples of heterocycles that may be found in the claims include, but are not limited to, the following:

Unless otherwise specified, the term “substituted” means that a group is substituted by one or more substituents independently selected from the group consisting of hydroxy, alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, halogen, haloalkyl, haloalkoxy, alkylcarbonyl, haloalkylcarbonyl, arylcarbonyl, heterocyclylcarbonyl, aryl, aralkyl, heterocyclyl, heterocyclylalkyl, —CN, —C(═O)OH, alkoxycarbonyl, alkanoyloxy, alkanoylthio, nitro, —N(R^(a))₂, —N(R^(a))(R^(b)), —NR^(d)S(═O)₂R^(d), —NR^(d)C(═O)NR^(d)R^(d), —NR^(d)S(═O)₂NR^(d)R^(d), or —NR^(d)C(═O)R and, in the case of heterocyclyl cycloalkyl groups, oxo.

Preferred compounds include:

-   (1R)-N-((6-fluoro-4′-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-(methyloxy)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3′,6-bis(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3′,6-bis(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-(trifluoromethyl)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   (1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-(trifluoromethyl)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3-(1-methyl-1H-indol-6-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3-(1-methyl-1H-indol-6-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-((2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)oxy)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   (1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-((2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)oxy)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3-(1-methyl-1H-benzimidazol-2-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3-(6-(ethyloxy)-3-pyridinyl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3-(6-(ethyloxy)-3-pyridinyl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1H-pyrrol-1-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1-methyl-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridin-5-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3-(1-methyl-1H-indazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3-(1-methyl-1H-indazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   (1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1H-pyrrol-1-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(4-(methyloxy)-2-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   ethyl     4-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-3,6-dihydro-1     (2H)-pyridinecarboxylate; -   (1R)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-3′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3-(3-furanyl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3-(2,2-difluoro-1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3-(2,2-difluoro-1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3-(2,2-difluoro-1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3-(3-furanyl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((6-chloro-4′-((trifluoromethyl)oxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((6-chloro-4′-((trifluoromethyl)oxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-quinolinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-quinolinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3-(2,1,3-benzoxadiazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-1H-indol-5-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-chloro-3-(6-((2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)oxy)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3-(2,1,3-benzoxadiazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3-(2,1,3-benzoxadiazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3-(2,3-dihydro-1-benzofuran-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3-(2,3-dihydro-1-benzofuran-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3-(2,3-dihydro-1-benzofuran-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4′-fluoro-6-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(3-fluorophenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4′,6-bis(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3-(2,1,3-benzothiadiazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3-(2,1,3-benzothiadiazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3-(1-benzothien-3-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   1-(3-fluorophenyl)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)ethanamine; -   1-(3-bromophenyl)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)ethanamine; -   1-(3,5-difluorophenyl)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3-(1,3-benzothiazol-2-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((6-chloro-4′-((trifluoromethyl)oxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4′-chloro-6-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-quinoxalinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-3′-((trifluoromethyl)oxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((6-iodo-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((6-iodo-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4′-chloro-6-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3-(2-methyl-1,3-oxazol-4-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3-(2-methyl-1,3-oxazol-4-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   ethyl     2′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-4-carboxylate; -   ethyl     2′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-4-carboxylate; -   4-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-1,3-thiazol-2-amine; -   (1R)-N-((3-(1-(cyclopropylmethyl)-1H-indol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3-(1-(cyclopropylmethyl)-1H-indol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-((tetrahydro-2-furanylmethyl)oxy)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3-(2-fluoro-3-pyridinyl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   N,N-dimethyl-5-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-2-pyridinamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1-methyl-2-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-benzimidazol-5-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1-methyl-2-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-benzimidazol-5-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-thienyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-thienyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-thienyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-methyl-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3-(1,3-benzoxazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3-(2-methyl-1,3-benzoxazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   2′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-carbonitrile; -   (1R)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-((trifluoromethyl)oxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-1-(3-fluorophenyl)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((6-(ethyloxy)-4′-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-(trifluoromethyl)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-((2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)oxy)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-1-(3-chlorophenyl)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)ethanamine     (1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine; -   2′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-carbonitrile; -   (1R)-N-((2′-fluoro-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(4-methylphenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(4-methylphenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-(methyloxy)-3-pyridazinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-pyrazinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-((tetrahydro-2-furanylmethyl)oxy)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-(4-morpholinyl)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3-(1-methyl-1H-imidazol-4-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1-pyrrolidinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   ethyl     2′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-4-carboxylate; -   N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(3-methylphenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((6-fluoro-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   N,N-dimethyl-2′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-4-carboxamide; -   N,N-dimethyl-2′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-4-carboxamide; -   N,N-dimethyl-2′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-4-carboxamide; -   (1R)-N-((6-iodo-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-3′-((trifluoromethyl)oxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-3′-((trifluoromethyl)oxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4′-chloro-6-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-((2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)oxy)-5-pyrimidinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-quinoxalinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3-(1,3-benzothiazol-2-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((6-((2-(methyloxy)ethyl)oxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-naphthalenyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-naphthalenyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-naphthalenyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((6-chloro-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-1H-indol-5-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((6-((2-(methyloxy)ethyl)oxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((6-((2-(methyloxy)ethyl)oxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   (1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-quinolinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine; -   2′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-carboxamide; -   (1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)-N-((3-(6-(trifluoromethyl)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3-(3-furanyl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-3′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-((difluoromethyl)oxy)-3-(3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3-(2-methyl-2H-indazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(5-(trifluoromethyl)-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-chloro-3-(3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3-(2-ethyl-2H-1,2,3-benzotriazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;     and -   (1R)-N-((4′,6-difluoro-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

Compounds of the present invention can possess one or more asymmetric carbon atoms and are thus capable of existing in the form of optical isomers as well as in the form of racemic or non-racemic mixtures thereof. The optical isomers can be obtained by resolution of the racemic mixtures according to conventional processes, e.g., by formation of diastereoisomeric salts, by treatment with an optically active acid or base. Examples of appropriate acids are tartaric, diacetyltartaric, dibenzoyltartaric, ditoluoyltartaric, and camphorsulfonic acid and then separation of the mixture of diastereoisomers by crystallization followed by liberation of the optically active bases from these salts. A different process for separation of optical isomers involves the use of a chiral chromatography column optimally chosen to maximize the separation of the enantiomers. Still another available method involves synthesis of covalent diastereoisomeric molecules by reacting compounds of the invention with an optically pure acid in an activated form or an optically pure isocyanate. The synthesized diastereoisomers can be separated by conventional means such as chromatography, distillation, crystallization or sublimation, and then hydrolyzed to deliver the enantiomerically pure compound. The optically active compounds of the invention can likewise be obtained by using active starting materials. These isomers may be in the form of a free acid, a free base, an ester or a salt. The (R) isomer is generally preferred.

Likewise, the compounds of this invention may exist as isomers, that is compounds of the same molecular formula but in which the atoms, relative to one another, are arranged differently. In particular, the alkylene substituents of the compounds of this invention, are normally and preferably arranged and inserted into the molecules as indicated in the definitions for each of these groups, being read from left to right. However, in certain cases, one skilled in the art will appreciate that it is possible to prepare compounds of this invention in which these substituents are reversed in orientation relative to the other atoms in the molecule. That is, the substituent to be inserted may be the same as that noted above except that it is inserted into the molecule in the reverse orientation. One skilled in the art will appreciate that these isomeric forms of the compounds of this invention are to be construed as encompassed within the scope of the present invention.

The compounds of the present invention can be used in the form of pharmaceutically acceptable salts derived from inorganic or organic acids. The salts include, but are not limited to, the following: acetate, adipate, alginate, citrate, aspartate, benzoate, benzenesulfonate, bisulfate, butyrate, camphorate, camphorsulfonate, digluconate, cyclopentanepropionate, dodecylsulfate, ethanesulfonate, glucoheptanoate, glycerophosphate, hemisulfate, heptanoate, hexanoate, fumarate, hydrochloride, hydrobromide, hydroiodide, 2-hyroxyethanesulfonate, lactate, maleate, mandelate, methansulfonate, nicotinate, 2-naphthalenesulfonate, oxalate, palmoate, pectinate, persulfate, 2-phenylpropionate, picrate, pivalate, propionate, salicylate, succinate, sulfate, tartrate, thiocyanate, tosylate, mesylate, and undecanoate. Other examples include salts with alkali metals or alkaline earth metals, such as sodium, potassium, calcium or magnesium or with organic bases. When compounds of the invention include an acidic function such as a carboxy group, then suitable pharmaceutically acceptable cation pairs for the carboxy group are well known to those skilled in the art and include alkaline, alkaline earth, ammonium, quaternary ammonium cations and the like. For additional examples of “pharmacologically acceptable salts,” see infra and Berge et al., J. Pharm. Sci. 66: 1 (1977).

Also, the basic nitrogen-containing groups can be quaternized with such agents as lower alkyl halides, such as methyl, ethyl, propyl, and butyl chloride, bromides and iodides; dialkyl sulfates like dimethyl, diethyl, dibutyl, and diamyl sulfates, long chain halides such as decyl, lauryl, myristyl and stearyl chlorides, bromides and iodides, aralkyl halides like benzyl and phenethyl bromides, and others. Water or oil-soluble or dispersible products are thereby obtained.

Also encompassed in the scope of the present invention are pharmaceutically acceptable esters of a carboxylic acid or hydroxyl containing group, including a metabolically labile ester or a prodrug form of a compound of this invention. A metabolically labile ester is one which may produce, for example, an increase in blood levels and prolong the efficacy of the corresponding non-esterified form of the compound. A prodrug form is one which is not in an active form of the molecule as administered but which becomes therapeutically active after some in vivo activity or biotransformation, such as metabolism, for example, enzymatic or hydrolytic cleavage. For a general discussion of prodrugs involving esters see Svensson and Tunek Drug Metabolism Reviews 165 (1988) and Bundgaard Design of Prodrugs, Elsevier (1985). Examples of a masked carboxylate anion include a variety of esters, such as alkyl (for example, methyl, ethyl), cycloalkyl (for example, cyclohexyl), aralkyl (for example, benzyl, p-methoxybenzyl), and alkylcarbonyloxyalkyl (for example, pivaloyloxymethyl). Amines have been masked as arylcarbonyloxymethyl substituted derivatives which are cleaved by esterases in vivo releasing the free drug and formaldehyde (Bungaard J. Med. Chem. 2503 (1989)). Also, drugs containing an acidic NH group, such as imidazole, imide, indole and the like, have been masked with N-acyloxymethyl groups (Bundgaard Design of Prodrugs, Elsevier (1985)). Hydroxy groups have been masked as esters and ethers. EP 039,051 (Sloan and Little, Apr. 11, 1981) discloses Mannich-base hydroxamic acid prodrugs, their preparation and use. Esters of a compound of this invention, may include, for example, the methyl, ethyl, propyl, and butyl esters, as well as other suitable esters formed between an acidic moiety and a hydroxyl containing moiety. Metabolically labile esters, may include, for example, methoxymethyl, ethoxymethyl, iso-propoxymethyl, α-methoxyethyl, groups such as α-((C₁–C₄)alkyloxy)ethyl; for example, methoxyethyl, ethoxyethyl, propoxyethyl, iso-propoxyethyl, etc.; 2-oxo-1,3-dioxolen-4-ylmethyl groups, such as 5-methyl-2-oxo-1,3-dioxolen-4-ylmethyl, etc.; C₁–C₃ alkylthiomethyl groups, for example, methylthiomethyl, ethylthiomethyl, isopropylthiomethyl, etc.; acyloxymethyl groups, for example, pivaloyloxymethyl, α-acetoxymethyl, etc.; ethoxycarbonyl-1-methyl; or α-acyloxy-α-substituted methyl groups, for example α-acetoxyethyl.

Further, the compounds of the invention may exist as crystalline solids which can be crystallized from common solvents such as ethanol, N,N-dimethyl-formamide, water, or the like. Thus, crystalline forms of the compounds of the invention may exist as solvates and/or hydrates of the parent compounds or their pharmaceutically acceptable salts. All of such forms likewise are to be construed as falling within the scope of the invention.

“Leaving group” generally refers to groups readily displaceable by a nucleophile, such as an amine, a thiol or an alcohol nucleophile. Such leaving groups are well known in the art. Examples of such leaving groups include, but are not limited to, N-hydroxysuccinimide, N-hydroxybenzotriazole, halides, triflates, tosylates and the like. Preferred leaving groups are indicated herein where appropriate.

“Protecting group” generally refers to groups well known in the art which are used to prevent selected reactive groups, such as carboxy, amino, hydroxy, mercapto and the like, from undergoing undesired reactions, such as nucleophilic, electrophilic, oxidation, reduction and the like. Preferred protecting groups are indicated herein where appropriate. Examples of amino protecting groups include, but are not limited to, aralkyl, substituted aralkyl, cycloalkenylalkyl and substituted cycloalkenyl alkyl, allyl, substituted allyl, acyl, alkoxycarbonyl, aralkoxycarbonyl, silyl and the like. Examples of aralkyl include, but are not limited to, benzyl, ortho-methylbenzyl, trityl and benzhydryl, which can be optionally substituted with halogen, alkyl, alkoxy, hydroxy, nitro, acylamino, acyl and the like, and salts, such as phosphonium and ammonium salts. Examples of aryl groups include phenyl, naphthyl, indanyl, anthracenyl, 9-(9-phenylfluorenyl), phenanthrenyl, durenyl and the like. Examples of cycloalkenylalkyl or substituted cycloalkylenylalkyl radicals, preferably have 6–10 carbon atoms, include, but are not limited to, cyclohexenyl methyl and the like. Suitable acyl, alkoxycarbonyl and aralkoxycarbonyl groups include benzyloxycarbonyl, t-butoxycarbonyl, iso-butoxycarbonyl, benzoyl, substituted benzoyl, butyryl, acetyl, tri-fluoroacetyl, tri-chloro acetyl, phthaloyl and the like. A mixture of protecting groups can be used to protect the same amino group, such as a primary amino group can be protected by both an aralkyl group and an aralkoxycarbonyl group. Amino protecting groups can also form a heterocyclic ring with the nitrogen to which they are attached, for example, 1,2-bis(methylene)benzene, phthalimidyl, succinimidyl, maleimidyl and the like and where these heterocyclic groups can further include adjoining aryl and cycloalkyl rings. In addition, the heterocyclic groups can be mono-, di- or tri-substituted, such as nitrophthalimidyl. Amino groups may also be protected against undesired reactions, such as oxidation, through the formation of an addition salt, such as hydrochloride, toluenesulfonic acid, trifluoroacetic acid and the like. Many of the amino protecting groups are also suitable for protecting carboxy, hydroxy and mercapto groups. For example, aralkyl groups. Alkyl groups are also suitable groups for protecting hydroxy and mercapto groups, such as tert-butyl.

Silyl protecting groups are silicon atoms optionally substituted by one or more alkyl, aryl and aralkyl groups. Suitable silyl protecting groups include, but are not limited to, trimethylsilyl, triethylsilyl, tri-isopropylsilyl, tert-butyldimethylsilyl, dimethylphenylsilyl, 1,2-bis(dimethylsilyl)benzene, 1,2-bis(dimethylsilyl)ethane and diphenylmethylsilyl. Silylation of an amino groups provide mono- or di-silylamino groups. Silylation of aminoalcohol compounds can lead to a N,N,O-tri-silyl derivative. Removal of the silyl function from a silyl ether function is readily accomplished by treatment with, for example, a metal hydroxide or ammonium fluoride reagent, either as a discrete reaction step or in situ during a reaction with the alcohol group. Suitable silylating agents are, for example, trimethylsilyl chloride, tert-butyl-dimethylsilyl chloride, phenyldimethylsilyl chloride, diphenylmethyl silyl chloride or their combination products with imidazole or DMF. Methods for silylation of amines and removal of silyl protecting groups are well known to those skilled in the art. Methods of preparation of these amine derivatives from corresponding amino acids, amino acid amides or amino acid esters are also well known to those skilled in the art of organic chemistry including amino acid/amino acid ester or aminoalcohol chemistry.

Protecting groups are removed under conditions which will not affect the remaining portion of the molecule. These methods are well known in the art and include acid hydrolysis, hydrogenolysis and the like. A preferred method involves removal of a protecting group, such as removal of a benzyloxycarbonyl group by hydrogenolysis utilizing palladium on carbon in a suitable solvent system such as an alcohol, acetic acid, and the like or mixtures thereof. A t-butoxycarbonyl protecting group can be removed utilizing an inorganic or organic acid, such as HCl or trifluoroacetic acid, in a suitable solvent system, such as dioxane or methylene chloride. The resulting amino salt can readily be neutralized to yield the free amine. Carboxy protecting group, such as methyl, ethyl, benzyl, tert-butyl, 4-methoxyphenylmethyl and the like, can be removed under hydrolysis and hydrogenolysis conditions well known to those skilled in the art.

It should be noted that compounds of the invention may contain groups that may exist in tautomeric forms, such as cyclic and acyclic amidine and guanidine groups, heteroatom substituted heteroaryl groups (Y′═O, S, NR), and the like, which are illustrated in the following examples:

and though one form is named, described, displayed and/or claimed herein, all the tautomeric forms are intended to be inherently included in such name, description, display and/or claim.

A “derivative” of a compound of the invention includes salts, isomers, enantiomers, prodrugs, and metabolites of the compound.

Prodrugs of the compounds of this invention are also contemplated by this invention. A prodrug is an active or inactive compound that is modified chemically through in vivo physiological action, such as hydrolysis, metabolism and the like, into a compound of this invention following administration of the prodrug to a patient. The suitability and techniques involved in making and using prodrugs are well known by those skilled in the art. For a general discussion of prodrugs involving esters see Svensson and Tunek, Drug Metabolism Reviews 165 (1988) and Bundgaard, Design of Prodrugs, Elsevier (1985). One method of preparing a prodrug of a compound is by masking one or more potentially reactive groups on the compound, such as carboxylates, hydroxy groups, and amines. Examples of a masked carboxylate anion include a variety of esters, such as alkyl (for example, methyl, ethyl), cycloalkyl (for example, cyclohexyl), aralkyl (for example, benzyl, p-methoxybenzyl), and alkylcarbonyloxyalkyl (for example, pivaloyloxymethyl). Amines have been masked as arylcarbonyloxymethyl substituted derivatives which are cleaved by esterases in vivo releasing the free drug and formaldehyde (Bungaard, J. Med. Chem. 2503 (1989)). Also, drugs containing an acidic NH group, such as imidazole, imide, indole and the like, have been masked with N-acyloxymethyl groups (Bundgaard, Design of Prodrugs, Elsevier (1985)). Hydroxy groups have been masked as esters and ethers. EP 039,051 (Sloan and Little, Apr. 11, 1981) discloses Mannich-base hydroxamic acid prodrugs, their preparation and use.

EXPERIMENTAL

General:

Method A: the aldehyde (1.6 mmol) is dissolved in methanol (5 mL) and the amine (1.9 mmol) is added. The reaction is shaken for 24 hours or until imine formation is complete (as monitored by LCMS), then solid supported borohydride is added (prepared according to Kabalka, G. W.; Wadgaonkar, P. P.; Chatla, N.; Synth. Commun.; (1990), 20 (2), 293–299) (ca 2.5 mmol/g; 3.1 mmol) and the mixture is shaken for 24 hours or until reduction is complete (as monitored by LCMS). Dichloromethane (ca 3 mL) is then added followed by Wang-aldehyde resin (4-benzyloxybenzaldehyde, polymer-bound; ca 1.25 mmol/g; 0.6 mmol) and the mixture is shaken for further 24 hours. The resins are filtered off and the solvents are evaporated under reduced pressure, to afford an oil which is purified by column chromatography (usually Hexane/AcOEt 7/3 or DCM/MeOH 95/5). The free-base oil is then treated with 1.5–2.5 1N HCl in diethyl ether and the solvents are evaporated under reduced pressure to afford the mono or bis-HCl salt.

Method B: the aldehyde (1.6 mmol) is dissolved in methanol (5 mL) and the amine (1.9 mmol) is added. The reaction is heated to reflux for 10 minutes then left to cool overnight until imine formation is complete (as monitored by LCMS). Solid supported cyanoborohydride is added (prepared according to Sande, A. R.; Jagadale, M. H.; Mane, R. B.; Salunkhe, M. M.; Tetrahedron Lett. (1984), 25 (32), 3501–4) (ca 2.5 mmol/g; 3.1 mmol) and the mixture is heated at 50 C for 15 hours or until reduction is complete (as monitored by LCMS).

Dichloromethane (ca 3 mL) is then added followed by Wang-aldehyde resin (4-benzyloxybenzaldehyde, polymer-bound; ca 1.25 mmol/g; 0.6 mmol) and the mixture is shaken for further 24 hours. The resins are filtered off and the solvents are evaporated under reduced pressure, to afford an oil which is purified by column chromatography (usually Hexane/AcOEt 7/3 or DCM/MeOH 95/5). The free-base oil is then treated with 1.5–2.5 1N HCl in diethyl ether and the solvents are evaporated under reduced pressure to afford the mono or bis-HCl salt.

Method C: The aldehyde is (1.6 mmol) is dissolved in 1,2-dichloroethane (12 mL) and the amine (1.9 mmol) is added, followed by acetic acid (0.09 mL, 1.6 mmol) and finally sodium triacetoxyborohydride (500 mg, 2.4 mmol). The mixture is stirred overnight or until complete by TLC; upon reaction completion, the mixture is diluted with ethyl acetate, washed with saturated NaHCO₃ then with saturated brine, and finally dried over sodium sulphate. The solvents are evaporated under reduced pressure, to afford an oil which is purified by column chromatography on silica gel (usually Hexane/AcOEt 7/3 or DCM/MeOH 95/5). The free-base oil is then treated with 1.5–2.5 equivalents 1N HCl in diethyl ether and the solvents are evaporated under reduced pressure to afford the mono or bis-HCl salt.

Method D: Compounds wherein both R³ and R⁴ are other than hydrogen can be prepared by combining an appropriately substituted phenylacetic acid with a strong base such as lithium diisopropylamide or the like at a temperature between −78 and 20° C. to yield a red dianion. The dianion is then reacted with an alkylating agent of formula R³-Z, wherein Z is a halide, a sulfonate, or other suitable leaving group to provide an R³ substituted compound. Treatment of the compound thus obtained with a strong base such as lithium diisopropylamide or the like at a temperature between −78 and 20° C. yields a second red dianion, which is reacted with an alkylating agent of formula R⁴-Z, wherein Z is a halide, a sulfonate, or other suitable leaving group to yield the R³, R⁴ disubstituted compound. Treatment of the resultant carboxylic acid with diphenylphosphoryl azide in a refluxing solvent (for example toluene, benzene, chlorobenzene, 1,4-dioxane or the like), followed by aqueous workup yields the R³ substituted R⁴ amine. Reductive coupling of the amine with an aldehyde or ketone according to Method C affords the final product.

Method E: Compounds wherein only one of R³ and R⁴ is hydrogen can be prepared by reacting the α-monosubstituted carboxylic acid obtained by reacting an appropriately substituted phenylacetic acid with a strong base such as lithium diisopropylamide and then with an alkylating agent of formula R³-Z as described above with diphenylphosphoryl azide in a refluxing solvent such as, for example, toluene, benzene, chlorobenzene, 1,4-dioxane, etc. followed by an aqueous workup to yield a mono-α-substituted amine. This amine can then be reacted with an aldehyde or ketone according to Method C to obtain the final product.

The following examples are representative of the invention, but are not to be construed as limiting the claimed invention in any way. The structure of the prepared compounds is verified by mass spectral data; C¹³ NMR data is also provided for some compounds. For some compounds, ions having mass greater than M+H are reported. These ions generally represent dimers or trimers of the synthesized compound, and in some instances represent trifluoroacetate adducts generated from the mobile phase of the LC/MS. The trifluoroacetate adducts will have a weight of M+115.

Example 1 (R)-N-(1-phenylethyl)-N-((4-acetamido-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)phenylmethyl)amine

Step 1) 2-bromo-4-hydroxymethylaniline:

To a solution of 4-amino-3-bromobenzaldehyde (2.6 g, 13 mmol) (prepared as in J. Chem. Soc., Perkin Trans. 1 (1992), 2235) in methanol (130 mL) solid supported borohydride 6.2 g, 15.5 mmol) was added. The reaction was stirred for 1.5 hours at room temperature, then the resin filtered off and rinsed with little methanol. The filtrate was concentrated in vacuo to give 2.58 g of a brown oil. C₇H₈BrNO Mass (calculated) [202.05]; (found) [M+]=202 (bromine); Lc Rt=0.63, 89%.

Step 2) 4-Hydroxymethyl-2-(4′-methoxyphenyl)aniline:

To a degassed solution of crude 2-bromo-4-hydroxymethylaniline (3.2 g, 15.8 mmol), 4-methoxybenzeneboronic acid (2.89 g, 19 mmol) and potassium carbonate (4.77 g, 34.8 mmol) in toluene/ethanol 2/1 (45 mL) a catalytic amount of Pd(PPh₃)₄ (0.2 g, 1 mmol %) was added and the mixture was heated at 90 C for 5 hours. The residue was extracted into ethyl acetate and washed with water and then saturated brine and dried over sodium sulphate. The solvent was removed under reduced pressure to afford 5 g of crude product. C₁₄H₁₅BNO₂ Mass (calculated) [229.28]; (found) [M+H⁺]=230 Lc Rt=0.88, 89%. NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3): 3.75 (3H, s, MeO); 4.5 (2H, s, CH₂O); 6.65 (1H, d, J=8.5 Hz, aryl-H); 6.9 (2H, d, J=8.5 Hz, aryl-H); 7–7.1 (2H, m, aryl-H); 7.25 (2H, d, J=8.5 Hz, aryl-H).

Step 3) 4-Tri-isopropoxymethyl-2-(4′-methoxyphenyl)aniline:

To a solution of the crude alcohol from Step 2 and 4-dimethylaminopyridine (2.12 g, 17.4 mmol) in dichloromethane (45 mL) tri-isopropylsilyl chloride (3.05 g, 15.8 mmol) was added. The reaction was stirred at room temperature for 16 hours and then diluted with dichloromethane and washed with water. The organic phase was dried over sodium sulphate and the solvent removed in vacuo. The crude was purified by column (silica, 5%–10 AcOEt in hexane to 10% methanol in AcOEt) to give 4.70 g of title compound.

C₂₃H₃₅NO₂Si Mass (calculated) [385.63]; (found) [M+H⁺]=386 Lc Rt==1.77.

Step 4) 4-Tri-isopropoxymethyl-2-(4′-methoxyphenyl)acetanilide:

To a solution of 4-tri-isopropoxymethyl-2-(4′-methoxyphenyl)aniline (1.57 g, 4.07 mmol) and 4-pyridine (0.35 mg, 4.48 mmol) in dichloromethane (9 mL), acetic anhydride (0.4 mL, 4.27 mmol) was added and the reaction stirred at room temperature for 72 hours. The reaction mixture was then diluted with dichloromethane and washed with saturated ammonium chloride and water, then dried over sodium sulphate to afford 1.87 g of a solid.

C₂₅H₃₇NO₃Si Mass (calculated) [427.66]; (found) [M+H⁺]=428; Lc Rt==2.10.

Step 5) 4-Hydroxymethyl-2-(4′-methoxyphenyl)acetanilide:

Tetra-butylammonium fluoride (4.48 mL of a 1M solution in THF) was added to a solution of 4-tri-isopropoxymethyl-2-(4′-methoxyphenyl)acetanilide (1.87 g, 4.07 mmol) in THF (12 mL) and stirred for 2 hours. The reaction was diluted with ethyl acetate and washed with saturated ammonium chloride then water and finally dried over sodium sulphate. The solvent was evaporated to afford 1.66 g of a yellow oil.

C₁₆H₁₇NO₃ Mass (calculated) [271.32]; (found) [M+H⁺]=272; Lc Rt==0.95.

Step 6) 4-Acetamido-3-(4′-methoxyphenyl)benzaldehyde:

Manganese dioxide (1.77 g, 20.3 mmol) was added portionwise to a stirred solution of the crude alcohol (1.66 g) from step 5 in acetone (12 mL). The reaction was stirred at room temperature for 20 hours, then refluxed for a further 8 hours. The reaction mixture was then filtered on paper and the solvent removed under reduced pressure. The crude was purified on silica (hexane/AcOEt 3/1) to give 0.6 g of title product.

C₁₆H₁₅NO₃ Mass (calculated) [269.30]; (found) [M+H⁺]=270; Lc Rt==1.21.

NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3): 2.6 (3H, s, CH₃CO); 3.86 (3H, s, MeO); 6.96 (2H, d, J=8.5 Hz, aryl-H); 7.3 (2H, d, J=8.5 Hz, aryl-H); 7.44 (1H, bs, NH); 7.72 ((1H, d, J=2 Hz, aryl-H); 7.84 (1H, dd, J=2 and 8.5 Hz, aryl-H); 8.6 (1H, bd, J=8.5 Hz, aryl-H); 9.5 (1H, s, CHO).

Step 7) (R)-N-(1-Phenylethyl)-N-((4-acetamido-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)phenylmethyl)amine:

The title compound was prepared from N-[4-formyl-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)phenyl]acetamide and (R)-α-methylbenzylamine according to general procedure C.

C₂₄H₂₆N₂O₂

Mass (calculated): [374]; (found): [M+H⁺]=375.

NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 1.3 (3H, d, J=6 Hz, NCHCH₃); 1.95 (3H, s, CH₃CO); 3.5 and 3.55 (2H, dd, J=12 Hz, CH₂N); 3.7 (1H, q, J=6 Hz, NCHMe); 3.75 (3H, s, MeO); 6.9 (2H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 7–7.1 (2H, m, aryl-H); 7.1–7.35 (7H, m, aryl-H); 8.1 (1H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H).

Example 2 (R)-N-(1-(3-Methoxyphenyl)ethyl)-N-((4-acetamido-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)phenylmethyl)amine

The title compound was prepared from N-[4-formyl-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)phenyl]acetamide and (R)-3-methoxy-α-methylbenzylamine according to general procedure C.

C₂₅H₂₈N₂O₃

Mass (calculated): [404]; (found): [M+H⁺]=254, 405.

NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 1.3 (3H, d, J=6 Hz, NCHCH₃); 1.95 (3H, s, CH₃CO); 3.5 and 3.55 (2H, dd, J=12 Hz, CH₂N); 3.7–3.75 (4H, m, MeO and NCHMe); 3.75 (3H, s, MeO); 6.7 (1H, dd, J=1 and 8 Hz, aryl-H); 6.75–6.8 (2H, m, aryl-H); 6.9 (2H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 7–7.1 (2H, m, aryl-H); 7.1–7.35 (3H, m, aryl-H); 8.1 (1H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H).

Example 3 (R)-N-(1-(1-Naphthyl)ethyl)-N-((4-acetamido-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-phenylmethyl)amine

The title compound was prepared from N-[4-formyl-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-phenyl]acetamide and (R)-1-(1-naphthyl)ethylamine according to general procedure C.

C₂₈H₂₈N₂O₂

Mass (calculated): [424]; (found): [M+H⁺]=425, 254.

NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 1.45 (3H, d, J=6 Hz, NCHCH₃); 1.95 (3H, s, CH₃CO); 3.6 and 3.65 (2H, dd, J=12 Hz, CH₂N); 3.8 (3H, s, MeO); 4.65 (1H, q, J=6 Hz, NCHMe); 6.9 (2H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.0–7.05 (2H, m, aryl-H); 7.1–7.15 (2H, m, aryl-H); 7.35–7.5 (3H, m, aryl-H); 7.7 (2H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.75–7.85 (1H, m, aryl-H); 8–8.05 (1H, m, aryl-H); 8.1 (1H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H).

Example 4 (R)-N-(1-Phenylethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(1-methylbenzimidazol-5-yl)phenylmethyl)amine

Step 1) N-Methyl-4-bromo-2-nitroaniline/(4-Bromo-2-nitrophenyl)methylamine

2,5-Dibromobenzene (5 g, 17.8 mmol) was added to a solution of methylamine (13.8 mL of a 40% aq. solution) and the mixture was stirred for 16 hours, then 8 mL of THF were added and the reaction was stirred for 2 hours at room temperature and then for further 2 hours at 50° C. The reaction mixture was then cooled and extracted twice into ethyl acetate. The solvent was removed under reduced pressure and the crude was chromatographed (silica, AcOEt 2–10% in hexane) to afford 2 g of orange crystals.

NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 2.95 (3H, d, J=5 Hz, NCH3); 3.92 (3H, s, MeN); 6.7 (d, J=8.5 Hz, aryl-H); 7.45 (1H, dd, J=2 and 8.5 Hz, aryl-H); 7.9 (1H, bs, NH); 8.2 (1H, d, J=2 Hz, aryl-H).

Step 2) 2-N-Methylamino-5-bromoaniline/(2-Amino-4-bromophenyl)methylamine

A solution of the nitroaniline from Step 1 (1.56 g, 6.75 mmol) and tin(II) chloride (7.62 g, 33.7 mmol) in ethyl acetate (40 mL) was refluxed under nitrogen for 3 hours. The mixture was then poured onto ice, neutralized with saturated NaHCO₃ and extracted into ethyl acetate. The organic layer was washed with brine and dried over sodium sulphate to afford 1.5 g of crude red oil which was used without further purification.

C₇H₉BrO₂ Mass (calculated): [201.07]; (found): [M+]=201 (bromine).

NMR (400 MHz, MeOH-d₄): 3.88 (3H, s, MeO); 2.8 (3H, s, MeN); 6.7 (1H, d, J=8.5 Hz, aryl-H); 6.85 (1H, dd, J=2 and 8.5 Hz, aryl-H); 6.9 (1H, d, J=2 Hz, aryl-H).

Step 3) 5-Bromo-1-methylbenzimidazole:

A solution of 2-N-methylamino-5-bromoaniline (1 g, 4.97 mmol) in triethyl orthoformate (30 mL) was refluxed for 5 hours. The solvent was removed under reduced pressure to afford 1 g of the title bromobenzimidazole.

C₈H₇BrN₂ Mass (calculated): [211.06]; (found): [M+]=211 (bromine).

NMR (400 MHz, MeOH-d⁴): 3.88 (3H, s, MeO); 2.8 (3H, s, MeN); 6.7 (1H, d, J=8.5 Hz, aryl-H); 6.85 (1H, dd, J=2 and 8.5 Hz, aryl-H); 6.9 (1H, d, J=2 Hz, aryl-H).

Step 4) 4-Methoxy-3-(1′-methylbenzimidazol-5′-yl)benzenecarboxaldehyde/4-Methoxy-3-(1-methylbenzimidazol-5-yl)benzaldehyde:

To a degassed solution of 5-bromo-1-methylbenzimidazole (0.56 g, 2.63 mmol), 5-formyl-2-methoxybenzeneboronic acid (0.57 g, 3.2 mmol) and potassium carbonate (0.91 g, 6.6 mmol) in toluene/ethanol 2/1 (30 mL) a catalytic amount of Pd(PPh₃)₄ (0.03 g, 1 mmol %) was added and the solution was degassed for further 5 minutes. The mixture was refluxed for 5 hours. The residue was extracted into ethyl acetate and washed with water and then saturated brine and dried over sodium sulphate. The solvent was removed under reduced pressure and the crude was purified by column (silica, EtOAc to 5% MeOH in AcOEt) to afford 0.6 g of product.

C₈H₇BrN₂

Mass (calculated): [266.30]; (found): [M⁺]=267.

NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 3.88 (3H, s, MeO); 3.92 (3H, s, MeN); 7.12 (1H, d, J=8.5 Hz, aryl-H); 7.4–7.5 (2H, m, aryl-H); 7.8–7.95 (3H, m, aryl-H); 7.98 (1H, s, imidazole N═CHN); 9.95 (1H, s, CHO).

Step 5) (R)-N-(1-Phenylethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(1-methylbenzimidazol-5-yl)phenylmethyl)amine

The title compound was prepared from 4-methoxy-3-(1-methylbenzimidazol-5-yl)benzaldehyde and (R)-α-methylbenzylamine according to general procedure C.

C₂₄H₂₅N₃O

Mass (calculated): [371]; (found): [M+H⁺]=251, 372, 268.

NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 1.3 (3H, d, J=6 Hz, NCHCH₃); 3.55 and 3.6 (2H, dd, J=12 Hz, CH₂N); 3.7 (3H, s, NMe); 3.75–3.85 (4H, m and s, NCHMe and MeO); 6.9 (2H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.25–7.3 (3H, m, aryl-H); 7.3–7.4 (5H, m, aryl-H); 7.45 (1H, dd, J=1 and 8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.8 (1H, aryl-H); 7.9 (1H, m, aryl-H).

Example 5 (R)-N-(1-(3-Methoxyphenyl)ethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(1-methylbenzimidazol-5-yl)phenylmethyl)amine

The title compound was prepared from 4-methoxy-3-(1-methylbenzimidazol-5-yl)benzaldehyde and (R)-3-methoxy-α-methylbenzylamine according to general procedure C.

C₂₅H₂₇N₃O₂

Mass (calculated): [401]; (found): [M+H⁺]=402, 251, 268.

NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 1.3 (3H, d, J=6 Hz, NCHCH₃); 3.55 and 3.6 (2H, dd, J=12 Hz, CH₂N); 3.7–3.9 (10H, m and 2s, NCHMe, NMe and MeO); 6.7 (1H, dd, J=1 and 8 Hz, aryl-H); 6.85–6.95 (3H, m, aryl-H); 7.15–7.3 (3H, m, aryl-H); 7.35 (1H, m, aryl-H); 7.45 (1H, m, aryl-H); 7.8–7.95 (2H, m, aryl-H).

Example 6 (R)-N-(1-(1-Naphthyl)ethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(1-methylbenzimidazol-5-yl)phenylmethyl)amine

The title compound was prepared from 4-methoxy-3-(1-methylbenzimidazol-5-yl)benzaldehyde and (R)-1-(1-naphthyl)ethylamine according to general procedure C.

C₂₈H₂₇N₃O

Mass (calculated): [371]; (found): [M+H⁺]=155, 422, 268, 251.

NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 1.6 (3H, d, J=6 Hz, NCHCH₃); 3.6–3.7 (4H, m, CH₂N and Nme); 3.7–3.8 (4H, m, CH₂N and MeO); 4.8 (1H, q, J=6 Hz, NCHCH₃); 6.8 (1H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.15 (1H, d, J=1 Hz, aryl-H); 7.2–7.3 (1H, m, aryl-H); 7.3–7.35 (2H, m, aryl-H); 7.35–7.5 (2H, m, aryl-H); 7.5 (1H, t, J=7 Hz, aryl-H); 7.7 (1H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.8–7.95 (5H, m, aryl-H).

Example 7 (R)-N-(1-(4-Methylphenyl)ethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(4′-methoxyphenyl)-phenylmethyl)amine

Step 1) 4-Methoxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)benzaldehyde

3-Bromo-4-methoxybenzaldehyde (1.92 g, 9 mmol, Aldrich) and 4-methoxyphenylboronic acid (1.52 g, 10 mmol, Aldrich) were dissolved in ethylene glycol dimethyl ether (15 mL, Aldrich). To the solution was added lithium chloride (0.72 g, 30 mmol, Aldrich) and aqueous 2 M sodium carbonate solution (15 mL, 30 mmol). After the mixture was bubbled with nitrogen for 10 min at room temperature, tetrakis(triphenylphosphine)palladium(0) (1.15 g, 1.0 mmol, Aldrich) was added to the mixture. The mixture was stirred under nitrogen at 80 C for overnight then the reaction was cooled at room temperature and diluted in ethyl acetate (50 mL). The solid portion was filtered out through Celite pad. The organic phase was separated and washed by water (30 mL) and brine (30 mL). The resulting organic layer was dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate and concentrated via vacuo. The title compound was purified by column chromatography (silica gel, hexane/ethyl acetate 5/1) to give the title compound as white solid in 88% yield (2.12 g, 8.8 mmol).

C₁₅H₁₄O₃

MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: 243.1 (M+1); MS (ESI, neg. ion) m/z: 241.0 (M−1).

Step 2) (R)-N-(1-(4-Methylphenyl)ethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(4′-methoxyphenyl)phenylmethyl)amine

The title compound was prepared from 4-methoxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-benzaldehyde and (R)-4-methyl-α-methylbenzylamine according to general procedure A.

C₂₄H₂₇NO₂

Mass (calculated): [361]; (found): [M+H⁺]=262;

NMR (400 MHz, MeOH-d₄): 1.55 (3H, d, J=7 Hz, NCHCH₃); 2.5 (3H, s, aryl-CH3) 3.65 and 3.75 (2H, dd, J=12 Hz, CH₂N); 3.9 (3H, s, MeO); 3.9 (1H, m, NCHMe); 3.95 (3H, s, MeO); 7.05–7.15 (3H, m, aryl-H); 7.3–7.45 (6H, m, aryl-H); 7.62 (2H, d, J=7 Hz, aryl-H).

Example 8 (R)-N-(1-Phenylethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(4′-methoxyphenyl)phenylmethyl)amine

The title compound was prepared from 4-methoxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-benzaldehyde and (R)-α-methylbenzylamine according to general procedure A.

C₂₃H₂₅NO₂

Mass (calculated): [347]; (found): [M+H⁺]=348.

NMR (400 MHz, MeOH-d₄): 1.55 (3H, d, J=7 Hz, NCHCH₃); 2.5 (3H, s, aryl-CH3) 3.65 and 3.75 (2H, dd, J=12 Hz, CH₂N); 3.9 (3H, s, MeO); 3.9 (1H, m, NCHMe); 3.95 (3H, s, MeO); 7.05–7.15 (3H, m, aryl-H); 7.3–7.45 (6H, m, aryl-H); 7.62 (2H, d, J=7 Hz, aryl-H).

Example 9 (R)-N-(1-(1-Naphthyl)ethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(4′-methoxyphenyl)-phenylmethyl)amine

The title compound was prepared from 4-methoxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-benzaldehyde and (R)-1-(1-naphthyl)ethylamine according to general procedure A.

C₂₇H₂₇NO₂

Mass (calculated): [397]; (found): [M+H⁺]=398.

NMR (400 MHz, MeOH-d₄): 1.65 (3H, d, J=7 Hz, NCHCH₃); 3.8 and 3.85 (2H, dd, J=15 Hz, CH₂N); 3.9 (3H, s, MeO); 4 (3H, s, MeO); 3.9 (1H, m, NCHMe); 4.85 (1H, q, J=7 Hz, NCHMe); 7.05 (2H, d, J=7 Hz, aryl-H); 7.15 (1H, d, J=7 Hzaryl-H); 7.25 (1H, d, J=1 Hz, aryl-H); 7.35 (1H, dd, J=1 and 7 Hz, aryl-H); 7.5 (2H, d, J=7 Hz, aryl-H); 7.55–7.7 (2H, m, naphthyl-H); 7.7 (1H, t, J=7 Hz, naphthyl-H); 7.9 (1H, d, J=7 Hz, naphthyl-H); 7.95 (1H, d, J=7 Hz, naphthyl-H); 8.05 (1H, d, J=7 Hz, naphthyl-H); 8.15 (1H, d, J=7 Hz, naphthyl-H).

Example 10 (R)-N-(1-Phenylethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(pyrid-3-yl)phenylmethyl)amine

The title compound was prepared from 4-methoxy-3-(3-pyridyl)benzaldehyde and (R)-α-methylbenzylamine according to general procedure A.

C₂₁H₂₂N₂O

Mass (calculated): [318]; (found): [M+H⁺]=319, 198.

NMR (400 MHz, MeOH-d₄): 1.75 (3H, d, J=7 Hz, NCHCH₃); 3.92 (3H, s, MeO); 3.55 and 4.2 (2H, dd, J=10 Hz, CH₂N); 4.5 (1H, q, J=4.5 Hz; NCHMe); 3.95 (3H, s, MeO); 7.3 (1H, d, J=7 Hz, aryl-H); 7.45–7.65 (7H, m, aryl-H); 8.05 (1H, bt, pyridyl-H); 7.75 (1H, d, J=7 Hz, pyridyl-H); 8.8 (1H, bs, pyridyl-H); 9.05 (1H, bs, pyridyl-H).

Example 11 (R)-N-(1-((3-Methoxyphenyl)ethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(4′-fluorophenyl)-phenylmethyl)amine

The title compound was prepared from 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-methoxybenzaldehyde and (R)-3-methoxy-α-methylbenzylamine according to general procedure C.

C₂₃H₂₄FNO₂ Mass (calculated): [365]; (found): [M+H⁺]=366, 215 base peak

NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 1.4 (3H, d, J=7 Hz, NCHCH₃); 3.65 and 3.75 (2H, dd, J=12 Hz, CH₂N); 3.82 (3H, s, MeO); 3.85 (3H, s, MeO); 3.8–3.9 (1H, m, NCHMe); 6.85 (1H, dd, J=7 and 2 Hz, aryl-H); 6.9–7.0 (3H, m, aryl-H); 7.1–7.2 (2H, m, aryl-H); 7.2–7.35 (3H, m, aryl-H); 7.5–7.55 (2H, m, aryl-H).

Example 12 (R)-N-(1-Phenylethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(4′-fluorophenyl)phenylmethyl)amine

The title compound was prepared from 3-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-methoxybenzaldehyde and (R)-α-methylbenzylamine according to general procedure C.

C₂₂H₂₂FNO Mass (calculated): [335]; (found): [M+H⁺]=336, 215 base peak

NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 1.35 (3H, d, J=7 Hz, NCHCH₃); 3.5 and 3.6 (2H, dd, J=11 Hz, J=7 Hz; CH₂N); 3.7 (3H, s, MeO); 4.82 (1H, q, J=7 Hz; NCHMe); 6.85 (1H, d, J=7, aryl-H); 7.0 (2H, t, J=7 Hz; aryl-H); 7.15 (1H, d, J=2 Hz, aryl-H); 7.15–7.25 (2H, m, aryl-H); 7.25–7.35 (4H, m, aryl-H); 7.5 (2H, dd, J=7 and 6 Hz, aryl-H).

Example 13 (R)-N-(1-Phenylethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(2′-methylpyrid-5′-yl)phenylmethyl)amine

Step 1) 4-Methoxy-3-(1-methylpyrid-5-yl)benzenecarboxaldehyde:

To a degassed solution of 5-bromo-2-methylpyridine (2.75 g, 15 mmol) and potassium carbonate (4.5 g, 33 mmol) in toluene (70 mL) a catalytic amount of Pd(PPh₃)₄ (0.17 g, 0.15 mmol) was added and the solution was degassed for further 5 minutes. A degassed solution of 5-formyl-2-methoxybenzeneboronic acid (prepared according to Keseru, G. M. et al. Tetrahedron (48), 2, 913–922 (1992)) (2.7 g, 15 mmol) in ethanol (30 mL) was then added and the mixture was refluxed for 15 hours. The residue was extracted into ethyl acetate and washed with saturated sodium bicarbonate solution and dried over sodium sulphate. The solvent was removed under reduced pressure and the crude was purified by column chromatography (silica, THF/DCM 2/1) to afford 2 g of pale yellow solid.

C₁₄H₁₃NO₂ Mass (calculated) [227]; (found) [M+H⁺]=228; Lc Rt==1.0, 92%.

NMR (400 MHz, MeOH-d₄): 2.65 (3H, s, Me-pyridine); 4.05 (3H, s, MeO); 7.35 (1H, d, J=10 Hz, pyridyl-H); 7.45 (1H, 2, J=7 Hz, aryl-H); 7.95 (1H, m, pyridyl-H); 8 (1H, d, J=2 Hz; aryl-H); 8.1 (1H, dd, J=2 and 7 Hz, aryl-H); 8.65 (1H, d, J=2 Hz, —H); 10 (1H, s, CHO).

Step 2) (R)-N-(1-Phenylethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(2′-methylpyrid-5′-yl)phenylmethyl)-amine

The title compound was prepared from 4-methoxy-3-(1-methylpyrid-5-yl)-benzenecarboxaldehyde and (R)-α-methylbenzylamine according to general procedure C.

C₂₂H₂₄N₂O Mass (calculated): [332]; (found): ): [M+H⁺]=333 NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 1.4 (3H, d, J=6.5 Hz, NCHCH₃); 2.65 (3H, s, pyridyl-CH3); 3.61 and 3.67 (2H, dd, J=13 Hz, CH₂N); 3.82 (3H, s, MeO); 3.86 (1H, q, J=6.5 Hz, CH₃CH); 6.45 (1H, d, J=8.5 Hz); 7.2–7.35 (4H, m, aryl-H); 7.35–7.4 (4H, m, aryl-H); 7.77 (dd, 1H, J=2.2 and 8.1 Hz, aryl-H); 8.66 (1H, d, J=1.8 Hz, aryl-H).

Example 14 (R)-N-(1-Phenylethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(2′-methoxypyrid-5′-yl)phenylmethyl)amine

The title compound was prepared from 4-methoxy-3-(6-methoxy(3-pyridyl))-benzaldehyde and (R)-α-methylbenzylamine according to general procedure C.

C₂₂H₂₄N₂O₂ Mass (calculated): [348]; (found): [M+H⁺]=349, 228; NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 1.32 (3H, d, J=6.8 Hz, NCHCH₃); 3.5 and 3.57 (2H, dd, J=13 Hz, CH₂N); 3.72 (3H, s, OCH₃); 3.78 (1H, q, J=6.8 Hz, CHCH₃); 6.7 (1H, dd, J=0.6 and 8.6 Hz, aryl-H); 6.8 (1H, d, J=8.4 Hz, aryl-H); 7.10–6.35 (7H, m, aryl-H); 7.7 (1H, dd, J=2.5 and 8.6 Hz, aryl-H); 8.2 (1H, dd, J=1.8 and 8.2 Hz, aryl-H).

Example 15 (R)-N-(1-(1-Naphthyl)ethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(6′-methoxypyridazin-3′-yl))phenylmethyl)amine

The title compound was prepared from 4-methoxy-3-(6-methoxypyridazin-3-yl)benzaldehyde and (R)-1-(1-naphthyl)ethylamine according to general procedure A.

C₂₅H₂₅N₃O₂ Mass (calculated): [399]; (found): [M+H⁺]=400, [2M+H⁺]=799.

Example 16 (R)-N-(1-(Phenylethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(3,4-methylendioxyphenyl)phenylmethyl)amine

The title compound was prepared from 3-(2H-benzo[d]1,3-dioxolan-5-yl)-4-methoxybenzaldehyde and (R)-α-methylbenzylamine according to general procedure B.

C₂₃H₂₃NO₃ Mass (calculated): [361]; (found): [M+H⁺]=362, 241 NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 1.29 (3H, d, J=6.8 Hz, CHCH₃); 3.50 and 3.54 (2H, dd, J=13 Hz, CH₂N); 3.72 (3H, s, CH₃O); 3.75 (1H, q, J=6.8 Hz, CHCH₃); 5.90 (2H, s, OCH₂O); 6.78 (1H, d, J=7.7 Hz, aryl-H); 6.83 (1H, d, J=7.7 Hz, aryl-H); 6.9 (1H, dd, J=1.7 and 7.7 Hz, aryl-H); 6.97 (1H, d, J=1.7 Hz, aryl-H); 7.10–7.15 (2H, m, aryl-H); 7.15–7.22 (1H, m, aryl-H); 7.24–7.31 (4H, m, aryl-H).

Example 17 (R)-N-(1-(3-Methoxyphenyl)ethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(4′-methoxyphenyl)phenylmethyl)amine

The title compound was prepared from 4-methoxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-benzaldehyde and (R)-3-methoxy-α-methylbenzylamine according to general procedure A.

C₂₄H₂₇NO₃ Mass (calculated): [377]; (found): [M+H⁺]=378, [M+MeCN+H⁺]=419.

Example 18 (R)-N-(1-(3-Methoxyphenyl)ethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(4,5-methylendioxyphenyl)phenylmethyl)amine

The title compound was prepared from 3-(2H-benzo[d]1,3-dioxolan-5-yl)-4-methoxybenzaldehyde and (R)-3-methoxy-α-methylbenzylamine according to general procedure B.

C₂₄H₂₅NO₄ Mass (calculated): [391]; (found): [M+H⁺]=392. NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 1.35 (3H, d, J=6.8 Hz, NCHCH₃); 3.4–3.8 (9H, m, OCH₃, OCH₃, CHCH₃, CH₂N); 5.9 (2H, s, OCH₂O); 6.7–7 (8H, m, aryl-H); 7.1–7.2 (2H, m, aryl-H).

Example 19 (R)-N-(1-Phenylethyl)-N-(4-methoxy-3-phenyl)phenylmethyl)amine

The title compound was prepared from 4-methoxy-3-phenylbenzaldehyde and (R)-α-methylbenzylamine according to general procedure A.

C₂₂H₂₃NO Mass (calculated): [317]; (found): [M+H⁺]=318, 197 (base peak).

Example 20 (R)-N-(1-Phenylethyl)-N-((4-trifluoromethoxy-3-(pyrid-3-yl)phenylmethyl)amine

Step 1) 4-Trifluoromethoxy-3-(pyrid-3-yl)benzaldehyde

A solution of 3-chloro-4-trifluoromethoxybenzaldehyde (3 g, 13.3 mmol) and 3-pyridylboronic acid (1.97 g, 16.0 mmol) in dioxane (70 mL) and 2M K₂CO₃ (20 mL) is degassed with nitrogen prior to addition of Pd(PPh₃)₄ (1.5 g, 1.33 mmol). The mixture was stirred at 100° C. under nitrogen for 40 hours, then cooled and filtered on celite/silica and the filtrate concentrated under reduced pressure. The crude was purified by column chromatography (2/1 heptane/ethyl acetate) to give 1.51 g of title compound.

C₁₃H₈F₃NO₂ Mass (calculated): [267]; (found) [M+H⁺]=268 NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃: 7.3–7.35 (1H, m, aryl-H); 7.4–7.45 (1H, m, aryl-H); 7.7–7.75 (1H, m, aryl-H); 7.9–8 (2H, n, aryl-H); 8.65 (1H, bs, aryl-H); 8.7 (1H, bs, aryl-H).

Step 2) (R)-N-(1-Phenylethyl)-N-((4-trifluoromethoxy-3-(pyrid-3-yl)phenylmethyl)amine

The title compound was prepared from 4-trifluoromethoxy-3-(pyrid-3-yl)benzenecarboxaldehyde and (R)-α-methylbenzylamine according to general procedure C.

C₂H₁₉F₃N₂O Mass (calculated): [372]; (found): [M+H⁺]=373 NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 1.3 (3H, d, J=6 Hz, NCHCH₃); 3.6 (2H, s, CH₂N); 3.8 (1H, q, J=6 Hz; NCHMe); 7.20–7.40 (9H, m, aryl-H); 7.7 (1H, dt, J=1 and 8 Hz, aryl-H); 8.55 (1H, d, J=3 Hz, aryl-H); 8.65 (1H, bs, aryl-H).

Example 21 (R)-N-(1-(3-Methoxyphenyl)ethyl)-N-((4-trifluoromethoxy-3-(pyrid-3-yl)phenylmethyl)amine

The title compound was prepared from 4-trifluoromethoxy-3-(pyrid-3-yl)benzenecarboxaldehyde and (R)-3-methoxy-α-methylbenzylamine according to general procedure C.

C₂₂H₂₁F₃N₂O₂ Mass (calculated): [402]; (found): [M+H⁺]=403 NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 1.3 (3H, d, J=6 Hz, NCHCH₃); 3.6 (2H, m, CH₂N); 3.7–3.8 (4H, m, NCHMe and CH₃O); 6.7 (1H, dd, J=1 and 8 Hz, aryl-H); 6.8–6.9 (2H, m, aryl-H); 7.20–7.40 (5H, m, aryl-H); 7.7 (1H, dt, J=1 and 8 Hz, aryl-H); 8.55 (1H, d, J=3 Hz, aryl-H); 8.65 (1H, bs, aryl-H).

Example 22 (R)-N-(1-(1-Naphthyl)ethyl)-N-((4-trifluoromethoxy-3-(pyrid-3-yl)phenylmethyl)amine

The title compound was prepared from 4-trifluoromethoxy-3-(pyrid-3-yl)benzene-carboxaldehyde and (R)-1-(1-naphthyl)ethylamine according to general procedure C.

C₂₅H₂₁F₃N₂O Mass (calculated): [422]; (found): [M+H⁺]=423 NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 1.45 (3H, d, J=6 Hz, NCHCH₃); 3.65 and 3.75 (2H, dd, J=12 Hz CH₂N); 4.65 (1H, q, J=6 Hz; NCHMe); 7.30–7.40 (4H, m, aryl-H); 7.40–7.5 (3H, m, aryl-H); 7.6–7.7 (3H, m, aryl-H); 7.8–7.85 (1H, m, aryl-H); 8.05–8.1 (1H, m, aryl-H); 8.55 (1H, d, J=3 Hz, aryl-H); 8.65 (1H, bs, aryl-H).

Example 23 (R)-N-(1-Phenylethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(benzimidazol-2-yl)lmethyl)amine

Step 1) 4-Methoxy-3-(benzimidazol-2-yl)benzenecarboxaldehyde

Pd(Ph₃)₄ (72 mg, 0.062 mmol) was added to a degassed solution of 2-chlorobenzimidazole (0.95 g, 6.25 mmol) in 1,2-dimethoxyethane (25 mL), followed by 2M Na₂CO₃ (15 mL) and 5-formyl-2-methoxybenzeneboronic acid (1.35 g, 7.5 mmol). The mixture was stirred at 115 C for 16 hours then more catalyst was added (2% mol) and reaction stirred for further 4 hours. The mixture was cooled and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was concentrated under reduced pressure and the residue purified by column chromatography (1/1 hexane/ethyl acetate) to afford 0.285 g of title compound. C₁₅H₁₂N₂O₂ Mass (calculated): [252]; (found) [M+H⁺]=253 NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃: 4.1 (3H, s, CH₃O); 7.2 (1H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.3–7.35 (2H, m, aryl-H); 7.5 (1H, m, aryl-H); 7.8 (1H, m, aryl-H); 8 (1H, dd, J=2 and 8 Hz, aryl-H); 9 (1H, d, J=1 Hz, aryl-H); 10 (1H, s, CHO); 10.4 (1H, bd, NH).

Step 2) (R)-N-(1-Phenylethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(benzimidazol-2-yl)lmethyl)amine

The title compound was prepared from 4-methoxy-3-(benzimidazol-2-yl)benzenecarboxaldehyde and (R)-α-methylbenzylamine according to general procedure C.

C₂₃H₂₃N₃O Mass (calculated): [357]; (found): [M+H⁺]=358, 715 NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 1.3 (3H, d, J=6 Hz, NCHCH₃); 3.55 and 3.65 (2H, dd, J=12 Hz, CH₂N); 3.75 (1H, q, J=6 Hz; NCHMe); 4.0 (3H, s, CH₃O); 6.95 (1H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.15–7.25 (3H, m, aryl-H); 7.25–7.35 (5H, m, aryl-H); 7.45 (1H, bd, aryl-H); 7.75 (1H, bd, aryl-H); 8.3 (1H, d, J=1 Hz, aryl-H).

Example 24 (R)-N-(1-(1-Naphthyl)ethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(benzimidazol-2-yl)lmethyl)amine

The title compound was prepared from 4-methoxy-3-(benzimidazol-2-yl)benzenecarboxaldehyde and (R)-1-(1-naphthyl)ethylamine according to general procedure C.

C₂₇H₂₅N₃O Mass (calculated): [407]; (found): [M+H⁺]=408 NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 1.5 (3H, d, J=6 Hz, NCHCH₃); 3.75 and 3.8 (2H, dd, J=12 Hz, CH₂N); 4.1 (3H, s, CH₃O); 4.75 (1H, q, J=6 Hz; NCHMe); 7.0 (1H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.25–7.3 (2H, m, aryl-H); 7.45–7.55 (4H, m, aryl-H); 7.75–7.9 (4H, m, aryl-H); 8.2 (1H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 8.55 (1H, d, J=1 Hz, aryl-H).

Example 25 (R)-N-(1-Phenylethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(1,4-benzodioxan-5-yl)lmethyl)amine

Step 1) 4-methoxy-3-(1,4-benzodioxan-5-yl)benzenecarboxaldehyde

A solution of 5-formyl-2-methoxybenzeneboronic acid (1 g, 5.6 mmol), 3,4-ethylenedioxybromobenzole (1 g, 4.65 mmol) and K₂CO₃ (1.6 g, 11.6 mmol) in ethanol (20 mL) and toluene (40 mL) was degassed prior to addition of Pd(Ph₃)₄ (54 mg, 0.046 mmol). The mixture was refluxed for 24 hours then cooled and filtered through diatomaceous earth. The filtrate was concentrated in vacuo, extracted with ethyl acetate, washed with water and the organic layer dried over sodium sulphate. The crude was purified by column chromatography (heptane/ethyl acetate 7/3) to give 1 g of title compound. C₁₆H₁₄O₄ Mass (calculated): [270]; (found): [M+H⁺]=271, 312.

NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3): 3.95 (3H, s, CH₃O); 4.3 (4H, s, OCH₂CH₂O); 6.9–7.15 (4H, m, aryl-H); 7.9–7.95 (2H, m, aryl-H); 10 (1H, s, CHO).

Step 2) (R)-N-(1-Phenylethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(1,4-benzodioxan-5-yl)lmethyl)amine

The title compound was prepared from 4-methoxy-3-(1,4-benzodioxan-5-yl)benzenecarboxaldehyde and (R)-α-methylbenzylamine according to general procedure C.

C₂₄H₂₅NO₃ Mass (calculated): [375]; (found): [M+H⁺]=376, 255 NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 1.3 (3H, d, J=6 Hz, NCHCH₃); 3.55 and 3.65 (2H, dd, J=12 Hz, CH₂N); 3.7 (3H, s, CH₃O); 3.75 (1H, q, J=6 Hz; NCHMe); 4.2 (4H, s, OCH₂CH₂O); 6.8 (2H, m, aryl-H); 6.95 (1H, dd, J=1 and 8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.05 (1H, d, J=1 Hz, aryl-H); 7.15–7.3 (3H, m, aryl-H); 7.35–7.45 (4H, m, aryl-H).

Example 26 (R)-N-(1-(3-Methoxyphenyl)ethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(1,4-benzodioxan-5-yl)lmethyl)amine

The title compound was prepared from 4-methoxy-3-(1,4-benzodioxan-5-yl)benzenecarboxaldehyde and (R)-3-methoxy-α-methylbenzylamine according to general procedure C.

C₂₅H₂₇NO₄ Mass (calculated): [405]; (found): [M+H⁺]=406, 255 NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 1.3 (3H, d, J=6 Hz, NCHCH₃); 3.55 and 3.65 (2H, dd, J=12 Hz, CH₂N); 3.75 (3H, s, CH₃O); 3.77 (3H, s, CH₃O); 3.75 (1H, m; NCHMe); 4.2 (4H, s, OCH₂CH₂O); 6.7 (1H, dd, J=1 and 8 Hz, aryl-H); 6.8–6.9 (4H, m, aryl-H); 7.0 (1H, dd, dd, J=1 and 8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.1 (1H, d, J=1 Hz, aryl-H); 7.25–7.3 (3H, m, aryl-H).

Example 27 (R)-N-(1-(1-Naphthyl)ethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(1,4-benzodioxan-5-yl)-methyl)amine

The title compound was prepared from 4-methoxy-3-(1,4-benzodioxan-5-yl)benzenecarboxaldehyde and (R)-1-(1-naphthyl)ethylamine according to general procedure C.

C₂₈H₂₈NO₃ Mass (calculated): [425]; (found): [M+H⁺]=426, 255. NMR (400 MHz, CDCl13): 1.45 (3H, d, J=6 Hz, NCHCH₃); 3.55 and 3.65 (2H, dd, J=12 Hz, CH₂N); 3.7 (3H, s, CH₃O); 4.2 (4H, s, OCH₂CH₂O); 4.65 (1H, q, J=6 Hz; NCHMe); 6.8 (2H, m, aryl-H); 6.9 (1H, dd, J=1 and 8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.0 (1H, d, J=1 Hz, aryl-H); 7.1–7.15 (2H, m, aryl-H); 7.35–7.45 (3H, m, aryl-H); 7.7 (2H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.8 (1H, m, aryl-H); 8.0 (1H, m, aryl-H).

Example 28 (R)-N-(1-Phenylethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(2-methylbenzoxazol-5-yl)methyl)amine

Step 1) 2-Amino-4-bromophenol:

A solution of 4-bromo-2-nitrophenol (2 g, 9.17 mmol) and tin(II) chloride (10.35 g, 45.9 mmol) in ethanol (20 mL) was heated at 70° C. for 2 hours, then cooled, poured onto ice, neutralized with NaHCO₃. The aqueous phase was then extracted with ethyl acetate, dried over sodium sulphate and the solvent removed in vacuo to afford 1.61 g of the title compound. C₆H₆BrNO Mass (calculated): [188]; (found): [M+H⁺]=188, 190 (Br) NMR (400 MHz, dmso-d₆): 4.8 (2H, bs, NH₂); 6.5 (1H, dd, J=2 and 8 Hz, aryl-H); 6.6 (1H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 6.75 (1H, d, J=2 Hz, aryl-H); 9.3 (1H, bs, OH).

Step 2) 2-methyl-5-bromobenzoxazole:

A solution of 2-amino-4-bromophenol (1 g, 5.32 mmol) in trimethyl orthoacetate (20 mL) was refluxed for 1.5 hours. The reaction was then cooled and the solvent removed under reduced pressure to give 1.1 g of title compound.

C₈H₆BrNO

Mass (calculated): [212]; (found): [M+H⁺]=212, 214 (Br).

NMR (400 MHz, dmso-d₆): 2.55 (3H, s, CH₃); 7.3 (1H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.35 (1H, dd, J=1 and 8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.75 (1H, d, J=2 Hz, aryl-H).

Step 3) 4-methoxy-3-(2-methylbenzoxazol-5-yl)benzenecarboxaldehyde

A solution of 5-formyl-2-methoxybenzeneboronic acid (1 g, 5.6 mmol), 2-methyl-5-bromobenzoxazole (1 g, 4.72 mmol) and K₂CO₃ (1.63 g, 11.8 mmol) in ethanol (20 mL) and toluene (40 mL) was degassed prior to addition of Pd(Ph₃)₄ (55 mg, 0.047 mmol). The mixture was refluxed for 20 hours then cooled and filtered through diatomaceous earth. The filtrate was concentrated in vacuo, extracted with ethyl acetate, washed with water and the organic layer dried over sodium sulphate. The crude was purified by column chromatography (heptane/ethyl acetate 7/3 to 6/4) to give 1.13 g of title compound.

C₁₆H₁₃NO₄

Mass (calculated): [267]; (found): [M+H⁺]: 268.

NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3): 2.6 (3H, s, CH₃); 3.85 (3H, s, CH₃O); 7.05 (1H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.35 (1H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.45 (1H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.75 (1H, s, aryl-H); 7.8–7.85 (2H, m, aryl-H); 9.9 (1H, s, CHO).

Step 4) (R)-N-(1-Phenylethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(2-methylbenzoxazol-5-yl)methyl)amine:

The title compound was prepared from 4-methoxy-3-(benzimidazol-2-yl)benzenecarboxaldehyde and (R)-α-methylbenzylamine according to general procedure C.

C₂₄H₂₄N₂O₂

Mass (calculated): [372]; (found): [M+H⁺]=373.

NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3): 1.3 (3H, d, J=6 Hz, NCHCH₃); 2.6 (3H, s, CH₃); 3.55 and 3.6 (2H, dd, J=12 Hz, CH₂N); 3.7 (3H, s, CH₃O); 3.75 (1H, q, J=6 Hz; NCHMe); 6.8 (1H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.2–7.3 (3H, m, aryl-H); 7.3–7.35 (4H, m, aryl-H); 7.4 (1H, dd, J=1 and 8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.45 (1H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.7 (1H, d, J=1 Hz, aryl-H).

Example 29 (R)-N-(1-(3-Methoxyphenyl)ethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(2-methylbenzoxazol-5-yl)methyl)amine

The title compound was prepared from 4-methoxy-3-(2-methylbenzoxazol-5-yl)benzenecarboxyaldehyde and (R)-3-methoxy-α-methylbenzylamine according to general procedure C.

C₂₅H₂₆N₂O₃

Mass (calculated): [402]; (found): [M+H⁺]=403.

NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3): 1.3 (3H, bd, J=6 Hz, NCHCH₃); 2.6 (3H, s, CH₃); 3.55 and 3.6 (2H, dd, J=12 Hz, CH₂N); 3.7 (3H, s, CH₃O); 3.72 (3H, s, CH₃O); 3.75 (1H, q, J=6 Hz; NCHMe); 6.75 (1H, dd, J=1 and 8 Hz, aryl-H); 6.8–6.9 (3H, m, aryl-H); 7.2–7.3 (3H, m, aryl-H); 7.4 (1H, dd, J=1 and 8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.45 (1H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.7 (1H, d, J=1 Hz, aryl-H).

Example 30 (R)-N-(1-(1-Naphthylethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(2-methylbenzoxazol-5-yl)methyl)amine

The title compound was prepared from 4-methoxy-3-(2-methylbenzoxazol-5-yl)benzenecarboxyaldehyde and (R)-1-(1-naphthyl)ethylamine according to general procedure C.

C₂₈H₂₆N₂O₂

Mass (calculated): [422]; (found): [M+H⁺]=423.

NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3): 1.45 (3H, d, J=6 Hz, NCHCH₃); 2.6 (3H, s, CH₃); 3.6 and 3.65 (2H, dd, J=12 Hz, CH₂N); 3.7 (3H, s, CH₃O); 4.6 (1H, q, J=6 Hz; NCHMe); 6.8 (1H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.2–7.3 (3H, m, aryl-H); 7.35 (1H, dd, J=1 and 8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.4–7.5 (3H, m, aryl-H); 7.7–7.75 (3H, m, aryl-H); 7.8–7.85 (1H, m, aryl-H); 8.05–8.1 (1H, m, aryl-H).

Example 31 (R)-N-(1-Phenylethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(benzoxazol-5-yl)methyl)amine

Step 1) 5-Bromobenzoxazole:

A solution of 2-amino-4-bromophenol (2 g, 10.6 mmol) in triethylorthoformate (40 mL) was refluxed for 1.5 hours. The reaction was then cooled and the solvent removed under reduced pressure to give a crude which was purified by washing through a plug of silica eluting with hexane/ethyl acetate 3/2 to afford 1.1 g of title compound. C₇H₄BrNO Mass (calculated): [198]; (found): [M+H⁺]=198, 200 (Br) NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 7.25–7.3 (2H, m, aryl-H); 7.8 (1H, d, J=1, aryl-H); 8.0 (1H, s, aryl-H).

Step 2) 4-Methoxy-3-(benzoxazol-5-yl)benzenecarboxyaldehyde:

A solution of 5-formyl-2-methoxybenzeneboronic acid (1 g, 5.6 mmol), 2-methyl-5-bromobenzoxazole (1 g, 4.72 mmol) and K₂CO₃ (1.63 g, 11.8 mmol) in ethanol (20 mL) and toluene (40 mL) was degassed prior to addition of Pd(Ph₃)₄ (55 mg, 0.047 mmol). The mixture was refluxed for 20 hours then cooled and filtered through diatomaceous earth. The filtrate was concentrated in vacuo, extracted with ethyl acetate, washed with water and the organic layer dried over sodium sulphate. The crude was purified by column chromatography (heptane/ethyl acetate 7/3 to 6/4) to give 1.13 g of title compound.

C₁₅H₁₁NO₃

Mass (calculated): [253]; (found): [M+H⁺]: 254, 295.

NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3): 2.6 (3H, s, CH₃); 3.95 (3H, s, CH₃O); 7.15 (1H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.55 (1H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.65 (1H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.85–7.95 (2H, aryl-H); 8 (1H, s, aryl-H); 8.15 (1H, s, aryl-H); 10.0 (1H, s, CHO).

Step 3) (R)-N-(1-Phenylethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(benzoxazol-5-yl)methyl)amine:

The title compound was prepared from 4-methoxy-3-(benzoxazol-5-yl)benzenecarboxyaldehyde and (R)-α-methylbenzylamine according to general procedure C.

C₂₃H₂₂N₂O₂

Mass (calculated): [358]; (found): [M+H⁺]=359, 831.

NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3): 1.3 (3H, d, J=6 Hz, NCHCH₃); 2.6 (3H, s, CH₃); 3.5 and 3.55 (2H, dd, J=12 Hz, CH₂N); 3.7 (3H, s, CH₃O); 3.75 (1H, q, J=6 Hz; NCHMe); 6.85 (1H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.1–7.2 (3H, m, aryl-H); 7.2–7.3 (4H, m, aryl-H); 7.45 (1H, dd, J=1 and 8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.5 (1H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.8 (1H, d, J=1 Hz, aryl-H); 8 (1H, s, aryl-H).

Example 32 (R)-N-(1-(1-(3-Methoxyphenyl)ethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(benzoxazol-5-yl)methyl)amine

The title compound was prepared from 4-methoxy-3-(benzoxazol-5-yl)benzenecarboxyaldehyde and (R)-3-methoxy-α-methylbenzylamine according to general procedure C.

C₂₄H₂₄N₂O₃

Mass (calculated): [388]; (found): [M+H⁺]=389, 891.

NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3): 1.3 (3H, d, J=6 Hz, NCHCH₃); 2.6 (3H, s, CH₃); 3.5 and 3.55 (2H, dd, J=12 Hz, CH₂N); 3.7–3.8 (4H, m, CH₃O and NCHMe); 6.7 (1H, dd, J=2 and 8 Hz, aryl-H); 6.8–6.9 (3H, m, aryl-H); 7.15–7.25 (3H, m, aryl-H); 7.45 (1H, dd, J=1 and 8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.5 (1H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.85 (1H, d, J=1 Hz, aryl-H); 8 (1H, s, aryl-H).

Example 33 (R)-N-(1-(1-Naphthyl)ethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(benzoxazol-5-yl)methyl)amine

The title compound was prepared from 4-methoxy-3-(benzoxazol-5-yl)benzenecarboxyaldehyde and (R)-1-(1-naphthyl)ethylamine according to general procedure C.

C₂₇H₂₄N₂O₂

Mass (calculated): [408]; (found): [M+H⁺]=409, 931.

NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3): 1.45 (3H, d, J=6 Hz, NCHCH₃); 3.6 and 3.65 (2H, dd, J=12 Hz, CH₂N); 3.7 (3H, s, CH₃O); 4.65 (1H, q, J=6 Hz; NCHMe); 6.85 (1H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.2–7.3 (2H, m, aryl-H); 7.4–7.5 (4H, m, aryl-H); 7.5 (1H, d, J=6 Hz, aryl-H); 7.7–7.75 (2H, m, aryl-H); 7.75–7.8 (1H, m, aryl-H); 7.85 (1H, d, J=1 Hz, aryl-H); 8 (1H, s, aryl-H); 8.05–8.1 (1H, m, aryl-H).

Example 34 (R)-N-(1-Phenylethyl)-N-((4-chloro-3-(4′-methoxyphenyl)phenylmethyl)amine

Step 1) 3-Bromo-4-chlorobenzyl alcohol:

A solution of 3-bromo-4-chlorobenzoic acid (3.53 g, 15 mmol) was dissolved in anhydrous THF (20 mL) and cooled to 0 C prior to addition of borane (1M soln in THF, 20 mL, 20 mmol). The solution was then heated at 65 C for 12 hours then cooled to 0 C and methanol was added dropwise to quench excess borane. The solvent was evaporated under reduced pressure, the residue was redissolved in ethyl acetate and washed with saturated NH₄Cl then brine, dried over sodium sulphate. The solvent was removed in vacuo to afford 3.23 g of title compound.

C₇H₆BrClO

Mass (calculated): [221], MH⁺ not found.

NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 4.6 (2H, s, CH₂OH); 7.15 (1H, dd, J=1 and 8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.35 (1H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.55 (1H, d, J=1 Hz, aryl-H).

Step 2) 3-Bromo-4-chlorobenzaldehyde:

A solution of 3-bromo-4-chlorobenzyl alcohol (3.24 g, 14.6 mmol) in acetone (100 mL) was treated with MnO₂ (16.2 g, 73 mmol) and the mixture stirred for 3 days then filtered over diatomaceous earth. The filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure to afford 2.0 g of title compound.

C₇H₄BrClO

Mass (calculated): [219]; MH⁺ not found.

NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 7.55 (1H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.7 (1H, dd, J=1 and 8 Hz, aryl-H); 8.05 (1H, d, J=1 Hz, aryl-H); 9.85 (1H, s, CHO).

Step 3) 4-chloro-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)benzenecarboxaldehyde:

To a degassed solution of 4-methoxybenzeneboronic acid (1.51 g, 10 mmol), 3-bromo-4-chlorobenzaldehyde (2 g, 9.13 mmol), and potassium carbonate (3.13 g, 22.8 mmol) in toluene/ethanol 2/1, (60 mL), Pd(PPh₃)₄ (130 mg, 1 mol %) is added and the mixture is degassed for further 5 minutes. The mixture is then refluxed for 2 days. The mixture was partitioned between ethyl acetate and water and extracted. The organic solvent was dried over sodium sulphate, removed under reduced pressure, and the residue purified by column chromatography (heptane/ethyl acetate 19/1 to afford 1.41 g of product.

C₁₄H₁₁ClO₂

Mass (calculated): [246]; MH⁺ not found.

NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 3.8 (3H, s, MeO); 6.9 (2H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.35 (2H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.55 (1H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.7 (1H, dd, J=2 and 8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.75 (1H, d, J=2 Hz, aryl-H); 9.9 (1H, s, CHO).

Step 4) (R)-N-(1-Phenylethyl)-N-((4-chloro-3-(4′-methoxyphenyl)phenylmethyl)amine:

The title compound was prepared from 4-chloro-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-benzenecarboxaldehyde and (R)-α-methylbenzylamine according to general procedure C.

C₂₂H₂₂ClNO

Mass (calculated): [351]; (found): [M+H⁺]=352, 354 (Cl).

NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 1.15 (3H, d, J=6 Hz, NCHCH₃); 3.4 and 3.45 (2H, dd, J=12 Hz, CH₂N); 3.55 (1H, m, NCHMe); 3.6 (3H, s, MeO); 6.8 (2H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 7 (1H, dd, J=1 and 8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.05–7.1 (2H, m, aryl-H); 7.15–7.25 (7H, m, aryl-H).

Example 35 (R)-N-(1-(3-Methoxyphenyl)ethyl)-N-((4-chloro-3-(4′-methoxyphenyl)-phenylmethyl)amine

The title compound was prepared from 4-chloro-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)benzenecarboxaldehyde and (R)-3-methoxy-α-methylbenzylamine according to general procedure C.

C₂₃H₂₃ClNO₂

Mass (calculated): [381]; (found): [M+H⁺]=382, 384 (Cl).

NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 1.3 (3H, d, J=6 Hz, NCHCH₃); 3.55 and 3.6 (2H, dd, J=12 Hz, CH₂N); 3.7–3.75 (4H, m, NCHMe and MeO); 3.8 (3H, s, MeO); 6.75 (1H, dd, J=2 and 8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.85 (1H, d, J=1 Hz, aryl-H); 7.9 (2H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.15 (1H, dd, J=1 and 8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.15–7.25 (2H, m, aryl-H); 7.3–7.4 (3H, m, aryl-H).

Example 36 (R)-N-(1-(1-Naphthyl)ethyl)-N-((4-chloro-3-(4′-methoxyphenyl)phenylmethyl)amine

The title compound was prepared from 4-chloro-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)benzenecarboxaldehyde and (R)-1-(1-naphthyl)ethylamine according to general procedure C.

C₂₆H₂₄ClNO

Mass (calculated): [401]; (found): [M+H⁺]=402, 404 (Cl).

NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 1.45 (3H, d, J=6 Hz, NCHCH₃); 3.6 and 3.65 (2H, dd, J=12 Hz, CH₂N); 3.75 (3H, s, MeO); 4.6 (1H, m, NCHMe); 6.85 (2H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.1 (1H, dd, J=1 and 8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.2 (1H, d, J=1 Hz, aryl-H); 7.3–7.35 (3H, m, aryl-H); 7.4–7.45 (3H, m, aryl-H); 7.65–7.7 (2H, m, aryl-H); 7.8–7.85 (1H, m, aryl-H); 8.05–8.1 (1H, m, aryl-H).

Example 37 (R)-N-(1-Phenylethyl)-N-((4-propargyloxy-3-(4′-methoxyphenyl)phenylmethyl)amine

Step 1) Benzyl 4-benzyloxy-3-bromobenzoate:

A 500 mL round bottom flask was charged with DMF (250 mL), 3-bromo-4-hydroxybenzoic acid (8.68 g, 40 mmol), potassium carbonate (22.06 g, 160 mmol) potassium iodide (50 mg) and benzyl bromide (9.26 mL, 78 mmol). The mixture was heated at 75 C for 3 days, then cooled, the solvent removed under reduced pressure and the residue redissolved in ethyl acetated and washed with aqueous potassium carbonate, then brine. The organic layer was dried over sodium sulphate then removed under reduced pressure to give an off-white solid which was purified by column chromatography (eluting with DCM/hexane 1/1) to give 12.1 g of title compound).

C₂₁H₁₇BrO₃

Mass (calculated): [397]; found 397, 399 (Br).

NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 5.15 (2H, s, OCH₂Ph); 5.25 (2H, s, OCH₂Ph); 6.85 (1H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.3–7.5 (10H, m, aryl-H); 7.9 (1H, dd, J=1 and 8 Hz, aryl-H); 8.2 (1H, d, J=1 Hz, aryl-H).

Step 2) Benzyl 4-benzyloxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)benzoate:

To a degassed solution of 4-methoxybenzeneboronic acid (5.0 g, 32.9 mmol), benzyl 4-benzyloxy-3-bromobenzoate (12.1 g, 30.5 mmol), and potassium carbonate (10.4 g, 76.2 mmol) in toluene/ethanol 2/1, (140 mL), Pd(PPh₃)₄ (400 mg, 1 mol %) was added and the mixture is degassed for further 5 minutes. The mixture is then refluxed for 12 hours. The mixture was partitioned between ethyl acetate and water and extracted. The organic solvent was dried over sodium sulphate, removed under reduced pressure, and the residue purified by column chromatography (9/1 DCM/hexane) to afford 0.73 g of pure title compound, 9.74 g of a 4:6 mixture of title compound and the corresponding ethyl ester, and 0.71 g of the ethyl ester derivative.

C₂₈H₂₄O₄

NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): C₂₈H₂₄O₄

Ethyl ester: NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 1.3 (3H, t, J=6 Hz, OCH₂CH₃); 3.75 (3H, s, CH₃O); 4.3 (2H, q, J=6 Hz, OCH₂CH₃); 5.1 (2H, s, OCH₂Ph); 6.95 (2H, m, aryl-H); 7.2–7.3 (2H, m, aryl-H); 7.45 (2H, m, aryl-H); 7.85 (1H, dd, J=1 and 8 Hz, aryl-H).

Benzyl ester: NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 3.75 (3H, s, CH₃O); 4.65 (2H, s, OCH₂Ph); 5.1 (2H, s, OCH2Ph); 7 (2H, m, aryl-H); 7.2–7.3 (2H, m, aryl-H); 7.45 (2H, m, aryl-H); 8.05 (1H, dd, J=1 and 8 Hz, aryl-H).

Step 3) Ethyl 4-hydroxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)benzoate and 4-hydroxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)benzoic acid:

A mixture of benzyl and ethyl 4-benzyloxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)benzoates (9.74 g, ca, 22.9 mmol) was hydrogenated in THF/ethanol (100 mL) under atmospheric pressure for 60 hours, then the catalyst removed by filtration and the solvent evaporated in vacuo to afford 6.62 g of a mixture of the title compounds.

C₁₂H₁₄O₄

Mass (calculated): [244]; found: 245.

NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 3.8 (3H, s, CH₃O); 5.8 (1H, bs, OH); 6.95 (3H, m, aryl-H); 7.35 (2H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.9–8 (2H, m, aryl-H).

C₁₆H₁₆O₄

Mass (calculated): [272]; found: 273.

NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 1.3 (3H, t, J=6 Hz, CH₃CH₂O); 3.8 (3H, s, CH₃O); 4.3 (2H, q, J=6 Hz, CH₃CH₂O); 5.75 (1H, s, OH); 6.9–7 (3H, m, aryl-H); 7.35 (2H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.9–7.95 (2H, m, aryl-H).

Step 4) 4-hydroxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)benzyl alcohol:

A solution of Ethyl 4-hydroxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)benzoate and 4-hydroxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)benzoic acid (5.3 g, 19.47 mmol) in anhydrous THF (100 mL) was cooled to 0° C. and treated with LiAlH₄ (2.95 g, 77.8 mmol); the mixture was then heated at 65 C for one hour then cooled and aqueous NaOH (5%, 19.4 mL) was added drop wise. The resulting precipitate was filtered off and the filtrate concentrated under reduced pressure to afford 5.54 g of crude product.

C₁₄H₁₄O₃

Mass (calculated): [230]; found: 213 [MH⁺-OH].

NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 3.8 (3H, s, CH₃O); 4.55 (2H, s, CH₂); 6.9 (1H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 6.9–7 (2H, m, aryl-H); 7.25–7.35 (2H, m, aryl-H); 7.4–7.45 (2H, m, aryl-H).

Step 5) 4-Hydroxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)benzaldehyde:

A solution of 4-hydroxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)benzyl alcohol (5.54 g, 24 mmol) in acetone (250 mL) was treated with MnO₂ and the mixture stirred for 3 days. The solid was filtered on diatomaceous earth and the filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure to afford 5.96 g of title compound as a pale green oil, impure with manganese salts.

C₁₄H₁₂O₃

Mass (calculated): [228]; found: 229.

Step 6) 4-Propargyloxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)benzaldehyde:

A solution of 4-hydroxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)benzaldehyde (1.14 g, 5 mmol) in DMF (10 mL) was treated with potassium carbonate (2.48 g, 18 mmol), potassium iodide (10 mg) and propargyl bromide (0.67 mL, 6 mmol). The mixture was heated at 80 C for 3 days, then cooled and the solvent removed under reduced pressure. The residue was redissolved in ethyl acetate and washed water then brine. The organic layer was dried over sodium sulphate then the solvent removed under reduced pressure and the residue purified by column chromatography (3/1 hexane/ethyl acetate) to afford 0.078 g of title compound.

C₁₇H₁₄O₃

Mass (calculated): [266]; found: 267.

NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 2.45 (1H, t, J=1 Hz, C#CH); 3.75 (3H, s, CH₃O); 4.7 (2H, d, J=1 Hz, C#CCH₂O); 6.85 (2H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.15 (1H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.4 (2H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.75–7.85 (2H, m, aryl-H).

Step 7) (R)-N-(1-Phenylethyl)-N-((4-propargyloxy-3-(4′-methoxyphenyl)phenylmethyl)amine:

The title compound was prepared from 4-propargyloxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-benzaldehyde and (R)-α-methylbenzylamine according to general procedure C.

C₂₅H₂₅NO₂

Mass (calculated): [371]; (found): [M+H⁺]=372.

NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 1.3 (3H, d, J=6 Hz, NCHCH₃); 2.3 (1H, t, J=1 Hz, C#CH); 3.5 and 3.55 (2H, dd, J=12 Hz, CH₂N); 3.75–3.8 (4H, m, NCHMe and MeO); 4.55 (2H, d, J=1 Hz, C#CCH₂O); 6.85 (2H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 7 (1H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.1–7.2 (3H, m, aryl-H); 7.25–7.35 (4H, m, aryl-H); 7.4 (2H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H).

Example 38 (R)-N-(1-Phenylethyl)-N-((4-ethoxy-3-(4′-methoxyphenyl)phenylmethyl)amine

Step 1) 4-Ethoxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)benzaldehyde:

A solution of 4-hydroxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)benzaldehyde (0.5 g, 2.19 mmol) in DMF (5 mL) was treated with potassium carbonate (0.9 g, 6.57 mmol), potassium iodide (10 mg) and ethyl iodide (0.21 mL, 02.63 mmol). The mixture was heated at 80° C. for 3 days, then cooled and the solvent removed under reduced pressure. The residue was redissolved in ethyl acetate and washed water then brine. The organic layer was dried over sodium sulphate then the solvent removed under reduced pressure and the residue purified by column chromatography (3/1 hexane/ethyl acetate) to afford 0.043 g of title compound.

C₁₆H₁₆O₃

Mass (calculated): [256]; found: 257.

NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 1.3 (3H, t, J=6 Hz, CH₃CH₂O); 3.75 (3H, s, CH₃O); 4.1 (2H, q, J=6 Hz, CH₃CH₂O); 6.85 (2H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 6.95 (1H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.4 (2H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.7 (1H, dd, J=1 and 8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.75 (1H, d, J=1 Hz, aryl-H).

Step 2) (R)-N-(1-Phenylethyl)-N-((4-ethoxy-3-(4′-methoxyphenyl)phenylmethyl)amine:

The title compound was prepared from 4-ethoxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)benzaldehyde and (R)-α-methylbenzylamine according to general procedure C.

C₂₄H₂₇NO₂

Mass (calculated): [361]; (found): [M+H⁺]=362.

NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 1.25 (3H, t, J=6 Hz, OCH₂CH₃) 1.3 (3H, d, J=6 Hz, NCHCH₃); 3.5 and 3.55 (2H, dd, J=12 Hz, CH₂N); 3.75–3.8 (4H, m, NCHMe and MeO); 3.95 (2H, q, J=6 Hz, OCH₂CH₃); 6.8 (1H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 6.85 (2H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.15–7.35 (2H, m, aryl-H); 7.35–7.4 (4H, m, aryl-H); 7.45 (2H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H).

Example 39 (R)-N-(1-Phenylethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)phenylmethyl)amine

Step 1) 4-Methoxy-3-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)benzenecarboxaldehyde:

To a degassed solution of 3,4-dimethoxybenzeneboronic acid (2.18 g, 12 mmol), 3-bromo-4-methoxybenzaldehyde (3.23 g, 15 mmol) and potassium carbonate (5.18 g, 37.5 mmol) in toluene/ethanol 2/1 (72 mL), Pd(PPh₃)₄ (173 mg, 1.2 mol %) was added and the mixture was degassed for further 5 minutes. The mixture was then refluxed for 15 hours. The solid was filtered off and the filtrate concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was dissolved in AcOEt, partitioned between ethyl acetate and water and extracted then washed with brine. The organic solvent was dried over sodium sulphate, removed under reduced pressure, and the residue purified by column chromatography (heptane/ethyl acetate 1/1) to afford 2.95 of title compound.

C₁₆H₁₆O₄

Mass (calculated): [272]; found: 273.

NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 3.85–3.87 (9H, 3s, 3 CH₃O); 6.9 (1H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 6.9–7.05 (3H, m, aryl-H); 7.85–7.9 (2H, m, aryl-H); 9.85 (1H, s, CHO).

Step 2) (R)-N-(1-Phenylethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-phenylmethyl)amine:

The title compound was prepared from 4-methoxy-3-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)benzenecarboxaldehyde and (R)-α-methylbenzylamine according to general procedure C.

C₂₄H₂₇NO₃

Mass (calculated): [377]; (found): [M+H⁺]=378.

NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 1.3 (3H, t, J=6 Hz, NCHCH₃); 3.55 and 3.6 (2H, dd, J=12 Hz, CH₂N); 3.7 (3H, s, CH₃O); 3.8–4 (7H, m, NCHMe and 2 MeO); 6.8–6.85 (2H, m, aryl-H); 6.95–7.05 (2H, m, aryl-H); 7.1–7.15 (2H, m, aryl-H); 7.25–7.4 (4H, m, aryl-H).

Example 40 (R)-N-(1-(3-Methoxyphenyl)ethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)phenylmethyl)amine

The title compound was prepared from 4-methoxy-3-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-benzenecarboxaldehyde and (R)-3-methoxy-α-methylbenzylamine according to general procedure C.

C₂₅H₂₉NO₄

Mass (calculated): [407]; (found): [M+H⁺]=408.

NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 1.3 (3H, t, J=6 Hz, NCHCH₃); 3.55 and 3.6 (2H, dd, J=12 Hz, CH₂N); 3.7 and 3.72 (6H, 2 s, 2 CH₃O); 3.8–3.9 (4H, m, NCHMe and CH₃O); 6.8 (1H, dd, J=2 and 8 Hz, aryl-H); 6.8–6.9 (2H, m, aryl-H); 6.9–7 (2H, m, aryl-H); 7–7.05 (2H, m, aryl-H); 7.15–7.3 (3H, m, aryl-H).

Example 41 (R)-N-(1-(1-Naphthyl)ethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-phenylmethyl)amine

The title compound was prepared from 4-methoxy-3-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)benzenecarboxaldehyde and (R)-1-(1-naphthyl)ethylamine according to general procedure C.

C₂₈H₂₉NO₃

Mass (calculated): [427]; (found): [M+H⁺]=428, 257, 155.

NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 1.4 (3H, t, J=6 Hz, NCHCH₃); 3.55 and 3.6 (2H, dd, J=12 Hz, CH₂N); 3.7 (3H, s, CH₃O); 3.8 and 3.82 (6H, 2 s, 2 CH+O); 6.8–6.85 (2H, m, aryl-H); 6.95–7.0 (2H, m, aryl-H); 7.1–7.2 (2H, m, aryl-H); 7.3–7.5 (3H, m, aryl-H); 7.65–7.7 (2H, m, aryl-H); 7.75–7.8 (1H, m, aryl-H); 8.05–8.1 (1H, m, aryl-H).

Example 42 (R)-N-(1-Phenylethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(pyrid-2-yl)phenylmethyl)amine

Step 1) 4-Methoxy-3-(pyrid-2-yl)benzenecarboxaldehyde:

A degassed solution of 2-bromopyridine (1.0 g, 6.33 mmol), 3-borono-4-methoxybenzaldehyde (1.37 g, 7.6 mmol) and [(PPh₃)₂PdCl₂ (64 mg, 0.09 mmol) in dimethoxyethane (30 mL), methanol (5 mL) and Na₂CO₃ (2M, 20 mL) was heated at 75° C. for 16 hours. The mixture was then cooled, diluted with water and extracted with DCM. The organic layer was dried over sodium sulphate and the solvent removed under reduced pressure. The crude was purified by column chromatography (heptane/AcOEt 7/3 to 6/4) to afford 1.31 g of title compound.

C₁₃H₁₁NO₂

Mass (calculated): [213]; (found) [M+H⁺]=214.

NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 3.85 (3H, s, MeO); 7.05 (1H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl/pyridyl-H); 7.2 (1H, m, aryl/pyridyl-H); 7.65 (1H, m, aryl/pyridyl-H); 7.75 (1H, m, aryl/pyridyl-H); 7.85 (1H, m, aryl/pyridyl-H); 8.2 (1H, s, aryl/pyridyl-H); 8.65 (1H, s, aryl/pyridyl-H); 9.9 (1H, s, CHO).

Step 2) (R)-N-(1-Phenylethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(pyrid-2-yl)phenylmethyl)amine:

The title compound was prepared from 4-methoxy-3-(pyrid-2-yl)-benzenecarboxaldehyde and (R)-α-methylbenzylamine according to general procedure C.

C₂₁H₂₂N₂O

Mass (calculated): [318]; (found): [M+H⁺]=319, 198.

NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 1.3 (3H, d, J=6 Hz, NCHCH₃); 3.5 and 3.55 (2H, dd, J=12 Hz, CH₂N); 3.7 (3H, s, MeO); 3.75 (1H, q, J=7 Hz; NCHMe); 6.8 (1H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.05–7.1 (1H, m, aryl-H); 7.15–7.35 (6H, m, aryl-H); 7.55–7.6 (2H, m, aryl-H); 7.7 (1H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 8.55–8.6 (1H, m, pyridyl-H).

Example 43 (R)-N-(1-(3-Methoxyphenyl)ethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(pyrid-2-yl)phenylmethyl)amine

The title compound was prepared from 4-methoxy-3-(pyrid-2-yl)benzenecarboxaldehyde and (R)-3-methoxy-α-methylbenzylamine according to general procedure C.

C₂₂H₂₄N₂O₂

Mass (calculated): [348]; (found): [M+H⁺]=349, 198.

NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 1.3 (3H, d, J=6 Hz, NCHCH₃); 3.55 and 3.6 (2H, dd, J=12 Hz, CH₂N); 3.7–3.8 (7H, m, 2 MeO and NCHMe); 6.7 (1H, dd, J=1 and 8 Hz, aryl-H); 6.8–6.9 (3H, m, aryl-H); 7.05–7.3 (3H, m, aryl-H); 7.55–7.65 (2H, m, aryl-H); 7.75 (1H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.7 (1H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 8.6 (1H, m, pyridyl-H).

Example 44 (R)-N-(1-(1-Naphthyl)ethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(pyrid-2-yl)phenylmethyl)amine

The title compound was prepared from 4-methoxy-3-(pyrid-2-yl)benzenecarboxaldehyde and (R)-1-(1-naphthyl)ethylamine according to general procedure C.

C₂₅H₂₄N₂O

Mass (calculated): [368]; (found): [M+H⁺]=369, 198.

NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 1.45 (3H, d, J=6 Hz, NCHCH₃); 3.6 and 3.65 (2H, dd, J=12 Hz, CH₂N); 3.75 (3H, s, MeO); 4.65 (1H, q, J=7 Hz; NCHMe); 6.8 (1H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.05–7.1 (1H, m, aryl-H); 7.15–7.25 (1H, m, aryl-H); 7.3–7.45 (3H, m, aryl-H); 7.5–7.6 (2H, m, aryl-H); 7.6–7.75 (3H, m, aryl-H); 7.75–7.8 (1H, m, aryl-H): 8–8.05 (1H, m, aryl-H); 8.55–8.6 (1H, m, pyridyl-H).

Example 45 (R)-N-(1-Phenylethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(pyrid-4-yl)phenylmethyl)amine

Step 1) 4-Methoxy-3-(pyrid-4-yl)benzenecarboxaldehyde:

A degassed solution of 4-bromopyridine hydrochloride (1.36 g, 7 mmol), 3-borono-4-methoxybenzaldehyde (1.37 g, 7.6 mmol) and [(PPh₃)₂PdCl₂ (246 mg, 0.35 mmol) in dimethoxyethane (30 mL), methanol (5 mL) and Na₂CO₃ (2M, 20 mL) was heated at 75° C. for 16 hours. The mixture was then cooled, diluted with water and extracted with DCM. The organic layer was dried over sodium sulphate and the solvent removed under reduced pressure. The crude was purified by column chromatography (heptane/AcOEt 3/1) to afford 1.18 g of title compound

C₁₃H₁₁NO₂

Mass (calculated): [213]; (found) [M+H⁺)=214.

NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 3.85 (3H, s, MeO); 7.05 (1H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.4 (2H, d, J=7 Hz, pyridyl-H); 7.8 (1H, d, J=1 Hz, aryl-H); 7.85 (1H, dd, J=1 and 8 Hz); 8.6 (2H, d, J=7 Hz, pyridyl-H).

Step 2) (R)-N-(1-Phenylethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(pyrid-4-yl)phenylmethyl)amine:

The title compound was prepared from 4-methoxy-3-(pyrid-4-yl)benzenecarboxaldehyde and (R)-α-methylbenzylamine according to general procedure C.

C₂₁H₂₂N₂O

Mass (calculated): [318]; (found): [M+H⁺]=319, 215.

NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 1.3 (3H, d, J=6 Hz, NCHCH₃); 3.55 (2H, bq, CH₂N); 3.75 (3H, s, MeO); 3.8 (1H, bq, NCHMe); 6.85 (1H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.15–7.25 (3H, m, aryl-H); 7.25–7.3 (4H, m, aryl-H); 7.45 (2H, bs, pyridyl-H); 8.4–8.6 (2H, bs, pyridyl-H).

Example 46 (R)-N-(1-(3-Methoxyphenyl)ethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(pyrid-4-yl)phenylmethyl)amine

The title compound was prepared from 4-methoxy-3-(pyrid-4-yl)benzenecarboxaldehyde and (R)-3-methoxy-α-methylbenzylamine according to general procedure C.

C₂₂H₂₄N₂O₂

Mass (calculated): [348]; (found): [M+H⁺)=349, 215.

NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 1.3 (3H, d, J=7 Hz, NCHCH₃); 3.55 and 3.6 (2H, dd, J=12 Hz, CH₂N); 3.75 (3H, s, MeO); 3.8 (1H, q, J=7 Hz, NCHMe); 6.75 (1H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 6.85–6.9 (3H, m, aryl-H); 7.15–7.25 (3H, m, aryl-H); 7.4 (2H, bd, pyridyl-H); 8.5 (2H, bs, pyridyl-H).

Example 47 (R)-N-(1-(1-Naphthyl)ethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(pyrid-4-yl)phenylmethyl)amine

The title compound was prepared from 4-methoxy-3-(pyrid-4-yl)benzenecarboxaldehyde and (R)-1-(1-naphthyl)ethylamine according to general procedure C.

C₂₅H₂₄N₂O

Mass (calculated): [368]; (found): [M+H⁺]=369, 215.

NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 1.5 (3H, d, J=6 Hz, NCHCH₃); 3.55 and 3.6 (2H, dd, J=12 Hz, CH₂N); 3.75 (3H, s, MeO); 4.7 (1H, bq, NCHMe); 6.85 (1H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.15 (1H, d, J=1 Hz, aryl-H); 7.3 (1H, dd, J=1 and 8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.35 (2H, d, J=5 Hz, pyridyl-H); 7.35–7.5 (3H, m, aryl-H); 7.65–7.7 (2H, m, aryl-H); 7.85 (1H, dd, J=1 and 8 Hz, aryl-H); 8 (1H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 8.5 (2H, bd, pyridyl-H).

Example 48 ((1R)-1-Phenylethyl){[4-methoxy-3-(1-methylindol-5-yl)phenyl]methyl}amine

Step 1) 3-(Indol-5-yl)-4-methoxybenzaldehyde:

A solution of 5-formyl-2-methoxybenzeneboronic acid (5 g, 28.5 mmol 5-bromoindole (5 g, 25.5 mmol) and K₂CO₃ (7.7 g, 56 mmol) in ethanol (25 mL) and toluene (50 mL) was degassed prior to addition of Pd(Ph₃)₄ (300 mg, 0.25 mmol). The mixture was refluxed for 16 hours then cooled and concentrated in vacuo, extracted with dichloromethane, washed with water and the organic layer dried over sodium sulphate. The crude was purified by column chromatography (hexane/ethyl acetate 6/4) to give 4.5 g of title compound.

C₁₆H₁₃NO₂

Mass (calculated): [251]; (found): [M+H⁺]=252.

NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3): 3.75 (3H, s, CH₃O); 6.45 (1H, m, indole-H); 6.95 (1H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.05–7.15 (1H, m, aryl-H); 7.3 (1H, dd, J=1 and 8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.4 (1H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.65 (1H, s, aryl-H); 7.7 (1H, dd, J=1 and 8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.75 (1H, d, J=1 Hz, aryl-H); 8.1 (1H, bs, NH); 9.8 (1H, s, CHO).

Step 2) 3-(1-Methylindol-5-yl)-4-methoxybenzaldehyde:

A solution of 3-(indol-5-yl)-4-methoxybenzaldehyde (0.50 g, 2.0 mmol) in DMF (10 mL) was cooled to 0° C. and NaH (60% dispersion in mineral oil, 0.14 g, 3.0 mmol) was added. The mixture was stirred at 0° C. for 45 minutes, then methyl iodide (0.34 g, 4.4 mmol) was added and the reaction was stirred for 16 hours at room temperature. The mixture was then poured into water and extracted with ethyl acetate, washed with water and dried over sodium sulphate. The solvent was removed in vacuo and the crude was purified by column chromatography (hexane/ethyl acetate 7/3) to give 0.48 g of title compound.

C₁₇H₁₅NO₂

Mass (calculated): [265]; (found): [M+H⁺]=266.

NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3): 3.85 (3H, s, CH₃O); 3.95 (3H, s, CH₃N); 6.65 (1H, m, indole-H); 7.10–7.25 (2H, m, aryl-H); 7.4–7.5 (2H, m, aryl-H); 7.8 (1H, s, aryl-H): 7.9 (1H, dd, J=1 and 8 Hz, aryl-H); 8 (1H, d, J=1 Hz, aryl-H); 10 (1H, s, CHO).

Step 3) ((1R)-1-Phenylethyl){[4-methoxy-3-(1-methylindol-5-yl)phenyl]methyl}amine:

The title compound was prepared from 3-(1-methylindol-5-yl)-4-methoxybenzaldehyde and (R)-α-methylbenzylamine according to general procedure C.

C₂₅H₂₆N₂O

Mass (calculated): [370]; (found): [M+H⁺]=371, 250.

Example 49 [(1R)-1-(3-Methoxyphenyl)ethyl]{[4-methoxy-3-(1-methylindol-5-yl)phenyl]methyl}amine

The title compound was prepared from 3-(1-methylindol-5-yl)-4-methoxybenzaldehyde and (R)-3-methoxy-α-methylbenzylamine according to general procedure C.

C₂₆H₂₈N₂O₂

Mass (calculated): [400]; (found): [M+H⁺]=401.

NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3): 1.3 (3H, d, J=6 Hz, NCHCH₃); 3.55 and 3.6 (2H, dd, J=12 Hz, CH₂N); 3.65–3.8 (10H, m, 3 MeO and NCHMe); 6.4 (1H, d, J=5 Hz, indole-H); 6.7 (1H, dd, J=1 and 8 Hz, aryl-H); 6.8–6.9 (3H, m, aryl-H); 6.95 (1H, d, J=2 Hz, aryl-H); 7.1–7.3 (4H, m, aryl-H); 7.35 (1H, dd, J=1 and 8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.65 (1H, d, J=1 Hz, aryl-H).

Example 50 ((1R)-1-Naphthylethyl){[4-methoxy-3-(1-methylindol-5-yl)phenyl]methyl}amine

The title compound was prepared from 3-(1-methylindol-5-yl)-4-methoxybenzaldehyde and (R)-1-(1-naphthyl)ethylamine according to general procedure C.

C₂₉H₂₈N₂O

Mass (calculated): [420]; (found): [M+H⁺]=421.

NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3): 1.6 (3H, d, J=6 Hz, NCHCH₃); 3.8 and 3.85 (2H, dd, J=12 Hz, CH₂N); 3.85 and 3.87 (6H, m, 2 MeO); 4.8 (1H, q, J=6 Hz, NCHMe); 6.6 (1H, d, J=5 Hz, indole-H); 7 (1H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.1 (1H, d, J=1 Hz, aryl-H); 7.3 (1H, dd, J=1 and 8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.35–7.4 (2H, m, aryl-H); 7.5 (1H, dd, J=1 and 8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.5–7.6 (3H, m, aryl-H); 7.8–7.9 (3H, m, aryl-H); 7.95–7.8 (1H, m, aryl-H); 8.2–8.3 (1H, m, aryl-H).

Example 51 (R)-N-(1-Phenylethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(3-methoxyphenyl)phenylmethyl)amine

Step 1) 4-Methoxy-3-(3-methoxyphenyl)benzenecarboxaldehyde:

A degassed solution of 3-bromoanisole (1.31 g, 7 mmol), 3-borono-4-methoxybenzaldehyde (1.38 g, 7.4 mmol) and [(PPh₃)₂PdCl₂ (246 mg, 0.35 mmol) in dimethoxyethane (35 mL), methanol and Na₂CO₃ 2M (20 mL) was heated at 75° C. for 24 hours. The mixture was then cooled, diluted with water and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer was dried over sodium sulphate and the solvent removed under reduced pressure. The crude was purified by column chromatography (heptane/AcOEt 4/1) to afford 1.14 g of title compound.

C₁₅H₁₄O₃

Mass (calculated): [242]; (found): [M+H⁺]=243; [M+H⁺+MeCN]=284.

NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 3.85 (3H, s, MeO); 3.95 (3H, s, MeO); 6.9 (1H, dd, J=1 and 8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.05–7.15 (1H, m, aryl-H); 7.35 (1H, t, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.85–7.95 (2H, m, aryl-H); 9.85 (1H, s, CHO).

Step 2) (R)-N-(1-Phenylethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(3-methoxyphenyl)phenylmethyl)amine:

The title compound was prepared from 4-methoxy-3-(3-methoxyphenyl)benzenecarboxaldehyde and (R)-α-methylbenzylamine according to general procedure C.

C₂₃H₂₅NO₂

Mass (calculated): [347]; (found): [M+H⁺]=348.

NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 1.3 (3H, d, J=6 Hz, NCHCH₃); 3.5 and 3.55 (2H, dd, J=12 Hz, CH₂N); 3.7 (3H, s, MeO); 3.75–3.85 (4H, m, NCHMe and MeO); 6.75–6.9 (2H, m, aryl-H); 7–7.1 (2H, m, aryl-H); 7.1–7.2 (3H, m, aryl-H); 7.2–7.3 (5H, m, aryl-H).

Example 52 (R)-N-(1-(3-Methoxyphenyl)ethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(3-methoxyphenyl)phenylmethyl)amine

The title compound was prepared from 4-methoxy-3-(3-methoxyphenyl)benzenecarboxaldehyde and (R)-3-methoxy-α-methylbenzylamine according to general procedure C.

C₂₄H₂₇NO₃

Mass (calculated): [377]; (found): [M+H⁺]=378.

NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 1.4 (3H, d, J=6 Hz, NCHCH₃); 3.6 and 3.65 (2H, dd, J=12 Hz, CH₂N); 3.8–3.9 (10H, 3 s and m, NCHMe and 3 MeO); 6.8 (1H, dd, J=1 and 8 Hz, aryl-H); 6.9 (1H, dd, J=1 and 8 Hz, aryl-H); 6.95–7 (3H, m, aryl-H); 7.1–7.2 (2H, m, aryl-H); 7.2–7.4 (4H, m, aryl-H).

Example 53 (R)-N-(1-(1-Napthyl)ethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(3-methoxyphenyl)phenylmethyl)amine

The title compound was prepared from 4-methoxy-3-(3-methoxyphenyl)benzenecarboxaldehyde and (R)-1-(1-naphthyl)ethylamine according to general procedure C.

C₂₇H₂₇NO₂

Mass (calculated): [397]; (found): [M+H⁺]=398.

NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 1.45 (3H, d, J=6 Hz, NCHCH₃); 3.6 and 3.65 (2H, dd, J=12 Hz, CH₂N); 3.7 and 3.75 (6H, 2 s, 2 MeO); 4.65 (1H, q, J=6 Hz, NCHMe); 6.75–6.9 (2H, m, aryl-H); 7–7.1 (2H, m, aryl-H); 7.1–7.25 (3H, m, aryl-H); 7.4–7.45 (3H, m, aryl-H); 7.7 (2H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.75–7.8 (1H, m, aryl-H); 8.05–8.1 (1H, m, aryl-H).

Example 54 N-(1-(Quinol-5-yl)ethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(4′-methoxyphenyl)phenylmethyl)amine

Step 1) 5-Trifluoromethanesulphonyloxyquinoline:

A solution of 5-hydroxyquinoline (0.5 g, 3.4 mmol) in DCM (5 mL) was treated with pyridine (1.08 g, 13.7 mmol) and then trifluoromethanesulphone anhydride (1.1 g, 4.12 mmol). The mixture was stirred overnight then diluted with dichloromethane and washed with water. The organic layer was concentrated under reduced pressure and the excess pyridine azeotropically removed with toluene, to afford 0.47 g of title compound.

Step 2) 5-Acetylquinoline:

A degassed solution of 5-trifluoromethanesulphonyloxyquinoline (0.41 g, 1.47 mmol), butyl vinyl ether (0.38 mL, 2.94 mmol), palladium acetate (10 mg, 0.043 mmol), potassium carbonate (0.24 g, 1.76 mmol), 1,3-bis(diphenylphosphino)propane (40 mg, 0.097 mmol) in DMF (3.67 mL) and water (0.88 mL) was heated in a sealed tube at 100° C. for 16 hours. The reaction mixture was then cooled and treated with 1M HCl and the mixture stirred for 30 minutes, then basified and extracted with dichloromethane. The organic layer was then evaporated under reduced pressure to afford the title compound.

Step 3) 4-Methoxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)benzyl alcohol:

A solution of 4-methoxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)benzenecarboxaldehyde (1 g, 4.13 mmol) in methanol (12 mL) was treated with polymer-supported borohydride (10.3 mmol) and the mixture shaken for 16 hours. The resin was then filtered and the filtrate concentrated under reduced pressure to afford 0.88 g of title compound.

Step 4) 4-Methoxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)benzylazide:

A solution of 4-methoxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)benzyl alcohol (0.88 g, 3.59 mmol) and diphenylphosphoryl azide (1.18 g, 4.32 mmol) in anhydrous THF (15 mL) was cooled in an ice-bath prior to addition of 1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene (0.87 g, 5.76 mmol). The resulting mixture was then stirred at room temperature for 48 hours. More diphenylphosphoryl azide was added (1.4 mol, 0.39 g) and the mixture stirred for further 16 hours. The solvent was then evaporated, the residue taken into dichloromethane and washed with acid. The organic layer was separated and the solvent removed under reduced pressure to afford 0.82 g of title compound.

Step 5) 4-Methoxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)benzylamine:

A solution of 4-methoxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)benzylazide (0.82 g, 3.07 mmol) in ethanol (50 mL) was hydrogenated under atmospheric pressure for 16 hours. The catalyst was filtered off, the solvent removed under reduced pressure and the crude purified by column chromatography (hexane/ethyl acetate 6/1) to afford 400 mg of title compound.

C₁₅H₁₇NO₂

Mass (calculated): [243]; found: 227 (MH⁺-NH2).

NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 3.65 (3H, s, CH₃O); 3.7–3.8 (5H, m, CH₃O and aryl-CH₂O); 5.45 (2H, bs, NH₂); 6.75–6.95 (3H, m, aryl-H); 7.1–7.25 (2H, m, aryl-H); 7.4 (2H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H).

Step 6) N-(1-(Quinol-5-yl)ethyl)-N-((4-methoxy-3-(4′-methoxyphenyl)phenylmethyl)amine:

A solution of 4-methoxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)benzylamine (243 mg, 1, mmol) and 5-acetylquinoline (152 mg, 0.89 mmol) in methanol (3 mL) was treated with acetic acid (0.05 mL) and polymer-supported cyanoborohydride (0.9 g, 2.25 mmol). The mixture was stirred at 50 C for 20 hours, then cooled. The solid was filtered off and the filtrate concentrated in vacuo. The crude was purified by column chromatography (AcOEt/cyHex 7/3 to 100% AcOEt) to afford 91 mg of title compound.

C₂₆H₂₆N₂O₂

Mass (calculated): [398]; found: 399, 797.

NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 1.45 (3H, d, J=6 Hz, NCHCH₃); 3.6 and 3.65 (2H, dd, J=12 Hz, CH₂N); 3.7 and 3.75 (6H, 2 s, 2 MeO); 4.55 (1H, q, J=6 Hz, NCHCH₃); 6.8–6.9 (3H, m, aryl-H); 7.1–7.2 (2H, m, aryl-H); 7.3 (1H, dd, J=4 and 8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.35 (2H, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.75 (1H, t, J=6 Hz, aryl-H); 7.75 (1H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.95 (1H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 8.55 (1H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 8.8–8.9 (1H, m, aryl-H).

Example 55 (R)-N-(1-(1-Naphthyl)ethyl)-N-((4-(3-N,N-dimethylamino)propoxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)phenylmethyl)amine

Step 1) 3-Bromo-4-(3-chloropropoxy)benzaldehyde:

A solution of 3-bromo-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde (1.88 g, 9.36 mmol) 1-bromo-3-chloropropane (9.25 mL, 93.6 mmol) and potassium carbonate (3.22 g, 23.4 mmol) in acetonitrile (15 m]L) was heated at 80 C for 2 days. The solid was filtered through a plug of silica eluting with MeCN. The filtrate was evaporated to yield 2.46 g of title compound.

C₁₀H₁₀BrClO₂

Step 2) 3-Bromo-4-(3-N,N-dimethylamino)propoxybenzaldehyde:

A suspension of 3-bromo-4-(3-chloropropoxy)benzaldehyde (2.47 g, 8.08 mmol) dimethylamine hydrochloride (6.58 g, 80.8 mmol) and potassium carbonate (11.1 g, 80.8 mmol) in acetonitrile (120 mL) was stirred for 2 days a room temperature, then more Me₂NH HCl 6.58 g, 80.8 mmol) was added together with KI (50 mg). After 4 days the mixture was filtered and the filtrate concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was dissolved in ethyl acetate and washed with water then brine. The organic layer was dried over MgSO₄ then evaporated to give a crude which was purified by column chromatography (DCM/MeOH 9/1) to give 1.24 g of title compound.

C₁₂H₁₆BrNO₂

Step 3) 4-(3-N,N-Dimethylamino)propoxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)benzaldehyde:

A solution of 4-methoxybenzeneboronic acid (0.79 g, 5.19 mmol), 3-bromo-4-(3-N,N-dimethylamino)propoxybenzaldehyde (1.28 g, 4.33 mmol) and K₂CO₃ (1.78 g, 12.9 mmol) in ethanol (12 mL) and toluene (24 mL) was degassed prior to addition of Pd(Ph₃)₄ (100 mg, 1 mmol %). The mixture was refluxed for 18 hours then cooled and filtered through diatomaceous earth. The filtrate was concentrated in vacuo, extracted with ethyl acetate, washed with water and the organic layer dried over sodium sulphate. The crude was purified by column chromatography (DCM/MeOH 85/15) to give 0.4 g of title compound.

C₁₉H₂₃NO₃

Step 4) (R)-N-(1-(1-Naphthyl)ethyl)-N-((4-(3-N,N-dimethylamino)propoxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)phenylmethyl)amine:

The title compound was prepared from 4-(3-N,N-dimethylamino)propoxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)benzaldehyde and (R)-1-(1-naphthyl)ethylamine according to general procedure B.

C₃₁H₃₆N₂O₂

Mass (calculated): [468]; (found): [M+H⁺]=469.

NMR (400 MHz, CDCl3): 1.45 (3H, d, J=6 Hz, NCHCH₃); 1.85–1.95 (2H, m, OCH₂CH₂CH₂N); 2.25 (6H, s, Me₂N); 2.4–2.5 (2H, m, OCH₂CH₂CH₂N); ); 3.6 and 3.65 (2H, dd, J=12 Hz, CH₂N); 3.7 (3H, s, CH₃O); 3.9 (2H, t, J=6 Hz, OCH₂CH₂CH₂N); 4.65 (1H, q, J=6 Hz, NCHCH₃); 6.8–6.9 (3H, m, aryl-H); 7.1–7.2 (2H, m, aryl-H); 7.3–7.5 (5H, m, aryl-H); 7.7 (2H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.8–7.85 (1H, m, aryl-H); 8.05–8.1 (1H, m, aryl-H).

Example 56 (R)-N-(1-Phenylethyl)-N-((4-(cyclopropylmethoxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-phenylmethyl)amine

Step 1) 3-bromo-4-cyclopropylmethoxybenzaldehyde:

A suspension of 3-bromo-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde (5.03 g, 25 mmol), bromomethylcyclopropane (28 mmol, 2.72 mL) and potassium carbonate (37.5 mmol, 5.14 g) in DMF (30 mL) was heated at 110 C for three days. The solid was filtered off and the solvent was removed under reduced pressure, to give an orange residue which was taken into ethyl acetate and washed with water and then saturated brine. The organic phase was dried over Mg₂SO₄ and solvent removed to afford 5.56 g of the title material.

C₁₁H₁₁BrO₂ Mass (calculated): [255]; (found): 255, 257 and 296, 298 (M+MeCN).

NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 0.15–0.2 (2H, m, cyclopropyl-CH₂); 0.4–0.5 (2H, m, cyclopropyl-CH₂); 1–1.15 (1H, m, cyclopropyl-CH); 3.8 (2H, d, J=7 Hz, OCH₂); 7.75 (1H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.55 (1H, dd, J=2 and 8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.9 (1H, d, J=2 Hz, aryl-H); 9.6 (1H, s, CHO).

Step 2) 4-Cyclopropylmethoxy-3-(4′-methoxyphenyl)benzenecarboxaldehyde:

To a degassed solution of 3-bromo-4-cyclopropylmethoxybenzaldehyde (1.53 g, 6 mmol), 4-methoxybenzeneboronic acid (1.22 g, 8 mmol) and potassium carbonate (2.74 g, 20 mmol) in toluene/ethanol 2/1 (40 mL), Pd(PPh₃)₄ (100 mg) was added and the mixture was degassed for further 5 minutes. The mixture was then refluxed for 12 hours. The solid is filtered off, and the solvent partitioned between ethyl acetate and water and extracted. The organic solvent was removed under reduced pressure, dried over sodium sulphate and purified by column chromatography on silica (hexane/ethyl acetate 8/2) to afford 1.52 g of product.

C₁₈H₁₈O₃

Mass (calculated): [282]; (found): [M+H⁺]=283; LC Rt=1.65, 97%.

NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃ 0.15–0.25 (2H, m, cyclopropyl-CH₂); 0.45–0.55 (2H, m, cyclopropyl-CH₂); 1.05–1.15 (1H, m, cyclopropyl-CH); 3.75 (3H, s, MeO); 3.8 (2H, d, J=7 Hz, arylOCH₂); 6.9 (2H, 2, J=7 Hz, 8.5 Hz, aryl-H); 7.9 (1H, d, J=8.5 Hz, aryl-H); 7.4 (2H, d, J=8.5 Hz, aryl-H); 7.65 (1H, dd, J=2 and 8.5 Hz, aryl-H); 7.75 (1H, d, J=2 Hz, aryl-H); 9.8 (1H, s, CHO).

Step 3) (R)-N-(1-Phenylethyl)-N-((4-(cyclopropylmethoxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-phenylmethyl)amine:

The title compound was prepared from 4-cyclopropylmethoxy-3-(4′-methoxyphenyl)benzenecarboxaldehyde and (R)-α-methylbenzylamine according to general procedure A.

C₂₆H₂₉NO₂

Mass (calculated): [387]; (found): [M+H⁺]=267, 388.

NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 0.2 (2H, m, cyclopropyl-H); 0.45 (2H, m, cyclopropyl-H); 1.15 (1H, m, cyclopropyl-H); 1.3 (3H, d, J=6 Hz, NCHCH₃); 3.5 and 3.55 (2H, dd, J=12 Hz, CH₂N); 3.7 (2H, d, J=6 Hz, cyclopropylCH₂O); 3.7–3.8 (4H, m, MeO and NCHMe); 6.8 (1H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 6.85 (2H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.1 (1H, dd, J=1 and 8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.15–7.25 (2H, m, aryl-H); 7.25–7.35 (4H, m, aryl-H); 7.45 (2H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H).

Example 57 (R)-N-(1-(3-Methoxyphenyl)ethyl)-N-((4-cyclopropylmethoxy-3-(4′-methoxyphenyl)phenylmethyl)amine

The title compound was prepared from 4-cyclopropylmethoxy-3-(4′-methoxyphenyl)benzenecarboxaldehyde and (R)-3-methoxy-α-methylbenzylamine according to general procedure A.

C₂₇H₃₁NO₃

Mass (calculated): [417]; (found): [M+H⁺]=267, 418.

NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 0.2 (2H, m, cyclopropyl-H); 0.45 (2H, m, cyclopropyl-H); 1.1 (1H, m, cyclopropyl-H); 1.3 (3H, d, J=6 Hz, NCHCH₃); 3.5 and 3.55 (2H, dd, J=12 Hz, CH₂N); 3.65 (2H, d, J=6 Hz, cyclopropylCH₂O); 3.7 (3H, s, CH₃O); 3.75–3.85 (4H, m, MeO and NCHMe); 6.75 (1H, dd, J=1 and 8 Hz, aryl-H); 6.8 (1H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H); 6.85–6.95 (4H, m, aryl-H); 7.1 (1H, dd, J=1 and 8 Hz, aryl-H); 7.15 (1H, d, J=1 Hz, aryl-H); 7.15–7.25 (1H, m, aryl-H); 7.45 (2H, d, J=8 Hz, aryl-H).

Example 58 (R)-N-(1-(1-Naphthyl)ethyl)-N-((4-(cyclopropylmethoxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)phenylmethyl)amine

The title compound was prepared from 4-cyclopropylmethoxy-3-(4′-methoxyphenyl)benzenecarboxaldehyde and (R)-1-(1-naphthyl)ethylamine according to general procedure A.

C₃₀H₃₁NO₂

Mass (calculated): [437]; (found): [M+H⁺]=438, 267, 875.

NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 0.2 (2H, m, cyclopropyl-H); 0.45 (2H, m, cyclopropyl-H); 1.15 (1H, m, cyclopropyl-H); 1.45 (3H, d, J=6 Hz, NCHCH₃); 3.6 (1H, d, J=12 Hz, CH₂N); 3.65–3.75 (3H, m, CH₂N and cyclopropylCH₂O); 3.75 (3H, s, MeO); 4.65 (1H, q, J=6 Hz, NCHMe); 6.75–6.9 (3H, m, aryl-H); 7.1–7.2 (2H, m, aryl-H); 7.35–7.5 (5H, m, aryl-H); 7.65–7.5 (2H, m, aryl-H); 7.8–7.9 (1H, m, aryl-H); 8.0–8.1 (1H, m, aryl-H).

Example 59 (6,4′-Dimethoxy-biphenyl-3-ylmethyl)-(1-pyridin-3-yl-ethyl)-amine

Step 1) 1-Pyridin-3-yl-ethylamine:

3-Acetylpyridine (2.4 g, 20 mmol, Aldrich) was dissolved in 2M ammonia solution in methyl alcohol (50 mL, 100 mmol, Aldrich) and acetic acid (15 mL, J. T. Baker) was slowly added at 0 C. After stirring for 3 h at room temperature, the sodium cyanoborohydride (5.0 g, 80 mmol, Aldrich) was added to the solution at 0 C. The mixture was stirred under nitrogen at room temperature for overnight then the reaction was cooled at ice bath and quenched with aqueous 5 N sodium hydroxide (30 mL, 150 mmol, J. T. Baker). The methyl alcohol was removed from the mixture via vacuo. The residue was extracted by diethyl ether (30 mL×4). The combined organic phases were dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate and concentrated via vacuo to give crude 1-pyridin-3-yl-ethylamine as light yellow oil in 44% yield (1.07 g, 8.8 mmol).

C₇H₁₀N₂

MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: 123.0 (M+1); MS (ESI, neg. ion) m/z: 121.0 (M−1).

Step 2) (6,4′-Dimethoxy-biphenyl-3-ylmethyl)-(1-pyridin-3-yl-ethyl)amine:

1-Pyridin-3-yl-ethylamine (245 mg, 2 mmol) and 6,4′-Dimethoxy-biphenyl-3-carbaldehyde (121 mg, 0.5 mmol) were dissolved in dichloroethane (10 mL). After stirring for 6 h at room temperature, the sodium triacetoxyborohydride (212 mg, 1.0 mmol, Aldrich) was added to the solution at 0 C. The mixture was stirred under nitrogen at room temperature for overnight then the reaction was cooled at ice bath and quenched with saturated aqueous sodium bicarbonate (10 mL). The organic phase was separated and the aqueous phase was extracted with dichloroethane (10 mL×3). The combined organic layers were dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate and concentrated via vacuo. The crude was purified by column chromatography (silica gel, ethyl acetate) to give the title compound as white solid in 50% yield (87 mg, 0.25 mmol).

C₂₂H₂₄N₂O₂

MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: 349.2 (M+1); MS (ESI, neg. ion) m/z: 347.2 (M−1).

Example 60 (6,4′-Dimethoxy-biphenyl-3-ylmethyl)-(1-pyridin-4-yl-ethyl)-amine

Step 1) 1-Pyridin-4-yl-ethylamine:

The title compound was prepared by the same procedure for preparing 1-pyridin-3-yl-ethylamine from 4-acetylpyridine (2.4 g, 20 mmol, Aldrich), 2 M ammonia solution in methyl alcohol (50 mL, 100 mmol, Aldrich), acetic acid (15 mL, J. T. Baker) and sodium cyanoborohydride (5.0 g, 80 mmol, Aldrich). The title compound was obtained in form as light yellow oil in 51% yield (1.25 g, 10.2 mmol).

C₇H₁₀N₂

MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: 123.0 (M+1); MS (ESI, neg. ion) m/z: 121.0 (M−1).

Step 2) (6,4′-Dimethoxy-biphenyl-3-ylmethyl)-(1-pyridin-4-yl-ethyl)-amine:

The title compound was prepared by the same procedure for preparing (6,4′-dimethoxy-biphenyl-3-ylmethyl)-(1-pyridin-3-yl-ethyl)-amine from 1-Pyridin-4-yl-ethylamine (245 mg, 2 mmol), 6,4′-Dimethoxy-biphenyl-3-carbaldehyde (121 mg, 0.5 mmol) and sodium triacetoxyborohydride (212 mg, 1.0 mmol, Aldrich). The title compound was purified by column chromatography (silica gel, ethyl acetate) in form as white solid in 51% yield (89 mg, 0.26 mmol).

C₂₂H₂₄N₂O₂

MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: 349.2 (M+1); MS (ESI, neg. ion) m/z: 347.2 (M−1).

Example 61 (6,4′-Dimethoxy-biphenyl-3-ylmethyl)-(1-quinolin-4-yl-ethyl)-amine

Step 1) 1-Quinolin-4-yl-ethanol:

4-Quinolinecarboxaldehyde (1.57 g, 10 mmol, Aldrich) was dissolved in anhydrous THF (30 mL) and cooled to −78° C. The 3 M methyl magnesium iodide solution in diethyl ether (5 mL, 15 mmol, Aldrich) was slowly added to the reaction solution in dry ice bath. The reaction mixture was allowed to stir under nitrogen at room temperature for overnight then the reaction was cooled at ice bath and quenched with saturated aqueous ammonium chloride (30 mL). The organic phase was separated and the aqueous phase was extracted with ethyl acetate (30 mL×2). The combined organic layers were dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate and concentrated via vacuo to give crude title compound as light yellow syrup in 100% yield (1.73 g, 10 mmol).

C₁₁H₁₁NO

MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: 174.4 (M+1); MS (ESI, neg. ion) m/z: 172.2 (M−1).

Step 2) 1-Quinolin-4-yl-ethanone:

To the mixture of manganese oxide (8.69 g, 100 mmol, Aldrich) in dichloromethane (80 mL) was added 1-quinolin-4-yl-ethanol (1.73 g, 10 mmol). The reaction mixture was refluxed for overnight and then cooled to room temperature. The solid was filtered out through Celite pad. The organic solution dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate and concentrated via vacuo to give crude title compound as light yellow solid in 100% yield (1.71 g, 10.0 mmol).

C₁₁H₉NO

MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: 172.10 (M+1); MS (ESI, neg. ion) m/z: 170.0 (M−1).

Step 3) 1-Quinolin-4-yl-ethylamine:

The title compound was prepared by the same procedure for preparing 1-pyridin-3-yl-ethylamine from 1-quinolin-4-yl-ethanone, (1.71 g, 10 mmol, Aldrich), 2 M ammonia solution in methyl alcohol, (40 mL, 80 mmol, Aldrich), acetic acid (10 mL, J. T. Baker) and sodium cyanoborohydride (5.0 g, 80 mmol, Aldrich). The title compound obtained in form as light yellow solid in 100% yield (1.72 g, 10 mmol).

C₁₁H₁₂N₂

MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: 173.0 (M+1); MS (ESI, neg. ion) m/z: 171.0 (M−1).

Step 4) (6,4′-Dimethoxy-biphenyl-3-ylmethyl)-(1-quinolin-4-yl-ethyl)-amine:

The 1-quinolin-4-yl-ethylamine (510 mg, 3 mmol) and 6,4′-dimethoxy-biphenyl-3-carbaldehyde (242 mg, 1.0 mmol) were stirred with acetic acid (300 mg, J. T. Baker) in methyl alcohol (15 mL0 at room temperature for 4 h. To the reaction solution was added sodium cyanoborohydride (1.0 g, 16 mmol, Aldrich) at 0° C. The mixture was stirred under nitrogen at room temperature for overnight then the reaction was cooled at ice bath and quenched with saturated aqueous sodium bicarbonate (30 mL). The methyl alcohol was removed from the mixture via vacuo. The residue was extracted by ethyl acetate (30 mL×4). The combined organic phases were dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate and concentrated via vacuo. The title compound was purified by column chromatography (silica gel, ethyl acetate) in form as white solid in 72% yield (287 mg, 0.72 mmol).

C₂₆H₂₆N₂O₂

MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: 399.2 (M+1); MS (ESI, neg. ion) m/z: 397.2 (M−1).

Example 62 (6,4′-Dimethoxy-biphenyl-3-ylmethyl)-(1-quinolin-8-yl-ethyl)-amine:

Step 1) Quinoline-8-carboxylic acid methoxy-methyl-amide:

To the solution of 1-isoquinolonecarboxylic acid (1.73 g, 10 mmol, Aldrich) in anhydrous N,N-dimethylformamide (30 mL) were added N,N-diisopropylethylaime (5.29 g, 40 mmol, Aldrich), O-(7-azabenzotriazol-1-yl)-1,1,3,3-tetramethyluronium hexafluorophosphate (7.6 g, 20 mmol, PerSeptive Biosystems GmbH), N,O-dimethylhyroxylamine hydrochloride (1.8 g, 20 mmol, Aldrich) subsequently at room temperature. The reaction solution was allowed to stir for overnight at room temperature. The N,N-Dimethylformamide was removed via vacuo and the resulting residue was diluted in ethyl acetate (50 mL). After being was washed by saturate aqueous sodium bicarbonate (50 mL) and brine (50 mL), the organic portion was dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate and concentrated. The title compound was purified by column chromatography (silica gel, ethyl acetate) in form as yellow syrup in 94% yield (2.04 g, 9.4 mmol).

C₁₂H₁₂N₂O₂

MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: 217.1 (M+1); MS (ESI, neg. ion) m/z: 215.0 (M−1).

Step 2) 1-Quinolin-8-yl-ethanone:

Quinoline-8-carboxylic acid methoxy-methyl-amide (2.16 g, 10 mmol) was dissolved in anhydrous THF (40 mL) and cooled to −78° C. The 3 M methyl magnesium iodide solution in diethyl ether (4.0 mL, 12 mmol, Aldrich) was slowly added to the reaction solution in dry ice bath. The reaction mixture was allowed to stir under nitrogen at room temperature for overnight then the reaction was cooled at ice bath and quenched with saturated aqueous ammonium chloride (40 mL). The organic phase was separated and the aqueous phase was extracted with ethyl acetate (30 mL×2). The combined organic layers were dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate and concentrated via vacuo to give crude title compound as light yellow solid in 83% yield (1.42 g, 8.3 mmol).

C₁₁H₁₁NO

MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: 172.0 (M+1); MS (ESI, neg. ion) m/z: 170.1 (M−1).

Step 3) 1-Quinolin-8-yl-ethylamine:

The title compound was prepared by the same procedure for preparing 1-pyridin-3-yl-ethylamine from 1-quinolin-8-yl-ethanone (1.71 g, 10 mmol), 2 M ammonia solution in methyl alcohol, acetic acid (25 mL, 50 mmol, Aldrich) and sodium cyanoborohydride (2.5 g, 40 mmol, Aldrich). The title compound was purified by column chromatography (silica gel, ethyl acetate) in form as light yellow solid in 98% yield (1.68 g, 9.8 mmol). MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: 173.2 (M+1); MS (ESI, neg. ion) m/z: 171.0 (M−1).

Step 4) (6,4′-Dimethoxy-biphenyl-3-ylmethyl)-(1-quinolin-8-yl-ethyl)-amine:

The title compound was prepared by the same procedure for (6,4′-dimethoxy-biphenyl-3-ylmethyl)-(1-quinolin-4-yl-ethyl)-amine from 1-quinolin-8-yl-ethylamine (510 mg, 3.0 mmol), 6,4′-Dimethoxy-biphenyl-3-carbaldehyde (242 mg, 1.0 mmol) and sodium cyanoborohydride (1.0 g, 16 mmol, Aldrich). The title compound was purified by column chromatography (silica gel, ethyl acetate) in form as white solid in 72% yield (287 mg, 0.72 mmol).

C₂₆H₂₆N₂O₂

MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: 399.2 (M+1); MS (ESI, neg. ion) m/z: 397.2 (M−1).

Example 63 (6,4′-Dimethoxy-biphenyl-3-ylmethyl)-[1-(1-methyl-1H-indol-4-yl)-ethyl]-amine

Step 1) 1-Methyl-1H-indole-4-carbonitrile:

4-Cyanoindole (2.8 g, 20 mmol, Biosynth International) was dissolved in N,N-Dimethylformamide (25 mL). To the solution were added potassium carbonate powder (5.5 g, 40 mmol, 325 mesh, Aldrich) and iodomethane (3.4 g, 24 mmol, Aldrich). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 48 h then the N,N-Dimethylformamide was removed via vacuo and the residue was diluted in ethyl acetate (100 mL). The organic solution was washed by water (50 mL), brine (50 mL). The resulting organic solution was dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate and concentrated via vacuo. The title compound was purified by column chromatography (silica gel, hexane/ethyl acetate 3/2) in form as white solid in 97% yield (3.02 g, 19.4 mmol).

C₁₀H₈N₂

MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: 157.0 (M+1); MS (ESI, neg. ion) m/z: 155.0 (M−1).

Step 2) 1-Methyl-1H-indole-4-carbaldehyde:

1-Methyl-1H-indole-4-carbonitrile (3.02 g, 19 mmol) was dissolved in anhydrous dichloromethane (30 mL) and the solution was cooled to −78° C. To the reaction solution was slowly added 1.5 M diisobutylaluminum hydride in toluene (12.6 mL, 19 mmol, Aldrich). The reaction mixture was allowed to stir under nitrogen at room temperature for 6 h then it was cooled again in ice bath and quenched with methyl alcohol (4 mL). The resulting solution was poured to 15% aqueous sulfuric acid solution (40 mL) at 0° C. After stirring vigorously for 1 h, the mixture was added aqueous 5 N sodium hydroxide to adjust PH>12. The organic phase was separated and the aqueous phase was extracted with ethyl acetate (40 mL×3). The combined organic layers were dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate and concentrated via vacuo. The title compound was purified by column chromatography (silica gel, hexane/ethyl acetate 2/3) in form as light yellow oil in 92% yield (2.8 g, 17.6 mmol).

C₁₀H₉NO

MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: 160.1 (M+1); MS (ESI, neg. ion) m/z: 158.0 (M−1).

Step 3) 1-(1-Methyl-1H-indol-4-yl)-ethanol:

The title compound was prepared by the same procedure for 1-quinolin-4-yl-ethanol from 1-methyl-1H-indole-4-carbaldehyde (2.8 g, 17.6 mmol), 3 M methyl magnesium iodide solution in diethyl ether (10 mL, 30 mmol, Aldrich) and anhydrous tetrahydrofuran (20 mL). The crude title compound obtained in form as yellow oil in 97% yield (3.0 g, 17.1 mmol).

C₁₁H₁₃NO

MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: 176.0 (M+1); MS (ESI, neg. ion) m/z: 174.0 (M−1).

Step 4) 1-(1-Methyl-1H-indol-4-yl)-ethanone:

The title compound was prepared by the same procedure for 1-quinolin-4-yl-ethanone from 1-(1-Methyl-1H-indol-4-yl)-ethanol (3.0 g, 17 mmol), manganese oxide (8.69 g, 100 mmol, Aldrich) and dichloromethane (50 mL). The crude title compound was obtained in form as yellow oil in 98% yield (2.9 g, 16.7 mmol).

C₁₁H₁₁NO

MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: 174.0 (M+1); MS (ESI, neg. ion) m/z: 172.0 (M−1).

Step 5) 1-(1-Methyl-1H-indol-4-yl)-ethylamine:

The title compound was prepared by the same procedure for preparing 1-pyridin-3-yl-ethylamine from 1-(1-methyl-1H-indol-4-yl)-ethanone (1.75 g, 10 mmol), 2 M ammonia solution in methyl alcohol (25 mL, 50 mmol, Aldrich), acetic acid (15 mL, J. T. Baker) and sodium cyanoborohydride (2.5 g, 40 mmol, Aldrich). The title compound was purified by column chromatography (silica gel, 2 M ammonia solution in methyl alcohol/ethyl acetate 1/10) in form as light yellow oil in 48% yield (0.83 g, 4.8 mmol).

C₁₁H₁₄N₂

MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: 175.0 (M+1); MS (ESI, neg. ion) m/z: 173.0 (M−1).

Step 6) (6,4′-Dimethoxy-biphenyl-3-ylmethyl)-[1-(1-methyl-1H-indol-4-yl)-ethyl]-amine:

The title compound was prepared by the same procedure for (6,4′-dimethoxy-biphenyl-3-ylmethyl)-(1-quinolin-4-yl-ethyl)-amine from 1-(1-Methyl-1H-indol-4-yl)-ethylamine (522 mg, 3.0 mmol), 6,4′-Dimethoxy-biphenyl-3-carbaldehyde (242 mg, 1.0 mmol) and sodium cyanoborohydride (1.0 g, 16 mmol, Aldrich). The title compound was purified by column chromatography (silica gel, hexane/ethyl acetate 3/2) in form as white solid in 74% yield (296 mg, 0.74 mmol).

C₂₆H₂₈N₂O₂

MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: 401.6 (M+1); MS (ESI, neg. ion) m/z: 399.2 (M−1).

Example 64 (6,4′-Dimethoxy-biphenyl-3-ylmethyl)-[1-(1-methyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-indol-4-yl)-ethyl]-amine

Step 1) 1-(1-Methyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-indol-4-yl)-ethylamine:

To the solution of 1-(1-Methyl-1H-indol-4-yl)-ethylamine (1.74 g, 10 mmol) with acetic acid (10 mL, J. T. Baker) was added sodium cyanoborohydride (1.0 g, 16 mmol, Aldrich) at 0 C. The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 4 h then quenched with saturate aqueous sodium bicarbonate (40 mL). The aqueous phase was extracted with ethyl acetate (30 mL×4). The combined organic layers were dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate and concentrated via vacuo. The title crude compound was obtained in form as light yellow oil in 78% yield (1.37, 7.8 mmol).

C₁₁H₁₆N₂

MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: 177.2 (M+1); MS (ESI, neg. ion) m/z: 175.0 (M−1).

Step 2) (6,4′-Dimethoxy-biphenyl-3-ylmethyl)-[1-(1-methyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-indol-4-yl)-ethyl]-amine:

The title compound was prepared by the same procedure for (6,4′-dimethoxy-biphenyl-3-ylmethyl)-(1-quinolin-4-yl-ethyl)-amine from 1-(1-Methyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-indol-4-yl)-ethylamine (528 mg, 3.0 mmol), 6,4′-Dimethoxy-biphenyl-3-carbaldehyde (242 mg, 1.0 mmol) and sodium cyanoborohydride (1.0 g, 16 mmol, Aldrich). The title compound was purified by column chromatography (silica gel, ethyl acetate) in form as white solid in 55% yield (221 mg, 5.5 mmol).

C₂₆H₃₀N₂O₂

MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: 403.3 (M+1); MS (ESI, neg. ion) m/z: 401.4 (M−1).

Example 65 ((1R)-1-Phenylethyl){[4,5-dimethoxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)phenyl]methyl}amine

Step 1) ((1R)-1′-Phenylethyl)[(3-bromo-4,5-dimethoxyphenyl)methyl]amine:

To a solution if 3-bromo-4,5-dimethoxybenzaldehyde (5 g, 0.020 mol, Aldrich), (R)-α-methylbenzylamine (2.6 mL, 0.020 mol) and AcOH (5 mL) in 70 mL of MeOH was stirred at RT for 2 hours. The reaction solution was then cooled to 0 C and NaBH₃CN (2.51 g, 0.040 mol) was added. The reaction was warmed up to RT in 2 hours and continued to stir for 16 hours. The reaction solution was concentrated in vacuo and the residue was re-dissolved in 150 mL of EtOAc. The organic solution was washed with 50 mL of saturated NaHCO₃ aqueous solution, followed by 50 mL of brine. The organic phase was dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo. The crude product was purified by a silica gel column chromatography (50% EtOAc in hexane) to provide white waxy solid (5.1 g).

C₁₇H₂₀BrNO₂

MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: 350.2 (M+1).

Step 2) ((1R)-1-Phenylethyl){[4,5-dimethoxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)phenyl]methyl}amine:

To a mixture of ((1R)-1-phenylethyl)[(3-bromo-4,5-dimethoxyphenyl)-methyl]amine (1.1 g, 3.15 mmol), 4-methoxyphenylboronic acid (0.479 g, 3.15 mmol), 2M Na₂CO₃ (5 mL). 4 mL of EtOH in 10 mL of toluene was added 83 mg of PPh₃ (0.315 mmol) and 0.364 g of Pd (PPh₃)₄ (0.315 mmol). The mixture was then heated to 80 C under N₂ for 16 hours. The mixture was cooled to RT and was diluted with 50 mL of EtOAc and 20 mL of sat. NaHCO₃ aq. solution. The organic phase was washed with 30 mL of brine, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo. The light yellow oil was chromatographed (silica gel, 10% to 50% EtOAc in hexane) to provide light yellow oil (0.5 g). The product was treated with 1N HCl in Et₂O to afford the HCl salt, which was re-crystallized in EtOAc to afford light yellow solid (0.5 g).

C₂₄H₂₇BNO₃

MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: 378.4 (M+1).

Example 66 ((1R)-1-Phenylethyl)[(4-ethyl-3-(3-pyridyl)phenyl)methyl]amine

Step 1) 3-Bromo-4-ethylbenzaldehyde:

To a solution of 4-ethylbenzaldehyde (10 g, 0.0745 mol, Aldrich) in TFA/98% H₂SO₄ (4/1, 125 mL) mixture was added NBS (13.26 g, 0.0745 mol, Aldrich) at RT and continued to stir for 16 hours. The solvent was then removed in vacuo and the residue was dissolved in 200 mL of EtOAc. 1N NaOH solution (about 150 mL) was added to the solution and the organic phase was separated, washed with 100 mL of brine, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo. The oily residue was chromatographed (silica gel, 50% EtOAc in hexane) to afford orange oil as desired product (11.55 g).

C₉H₉BrO

MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: 227.0 (M+15).

Step 2) 4-Ethyl-3-(3-pyridyl)benzaldehyde:

To a mixture of 3-bromo-4-ethylbenzaldehyde (2.45 g, 0.0115 mol), pyridine 3-boronic acid (1.42 g, 0.0115 mol, Matrix Scientific), 2M Na₂CO₃ (15 mL) in 30 mL of toluene was added 1.33 g of Pd (PPh₃)₄ (1.15 mmol, Aldrich). The mixture was then heated to 80 C under N₂ for 16 hours. The mixture was cooled to RT and was diluted with 100 mL of EtOAc and 40 mL of sat. NaHCO₃ aq. solution. The organic phase was washed with 40 mL of brine, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo. The crude product was chromatographed (silica gel, 20% EtOAc in hexane) to provide yellow oil (1.2 g).

C₁₄H₁₃NO

MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: 212.4 (M+1).

Step 3) ((1R)-1-Phenylethyl)[(4-ethyl-3-(3-pyridyl)phenyl)methyl]amine:

A solution of 4-ethyl-3-(3-pyridyl)benzaldehyde (0.2 g, 0.95 mmol), (R)-α-methylbenzylamine (0.121 mL, 0.95 mmol) and AcOH (1 mL) in 10 mL of MeOH was stirred at RT for 3 hours. The reaction solution was then cooled to 0 C and NaBH₃CN (0.18 g, 2.85 mmol) was added. The reaction was warmed up to RT continued to stir 3 hours. The reaction solution was concentrated in vacuo and the residue was re-dissolved in 50 mL of EtOAc. The organic solution was washed with 20 mL of saturated NaHCO₃ aqueous solution, followed by 20 mL of brine. The organic phase was dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo. The crude product was purified by a silica gel column chromatography (20% of EtOAc in hexane) to provide colorless oil (0.2 g). The product was treated with 1N HCl in Et₂O and the HCl salt was re-crystallized in MeOH/Et₂O (1:10) mixture to provide white solid (0.2 g).

C₂₂H₂₄N₂

MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: 317.3 (M+1).

Example 67 ((1R)-1-Naphthylethyl)[(4-ethyl-3-(3-pyridyl)phenyl)methyl]amine

The title compound (0.22 g, white solid as HCl salt) was prepared from 4-ethyl-3-(3-pyridyl)benzaldehyde (0.22 g) and (R)-1-(1-naphthyl)ethylamine (0.17 mL) analogously to Example 66, step 3.

C₂₆H₂₆N₂

MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: 367.3 (M+1).

Example 68 ((1R)-1-phenylethyl){[4-ethyl-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)phenyl]methyl}amine

Step 1) 4-Ethyl-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)benzaldehyde:

To a mixture of 3-bromo-4-ethylbenzaldehyde (1.5 g, 7.07 mmol), 4-methoxyphenylboronic acid (1.075 g, 7.07 mmol), 2M Na₂CO₃ (10 mL) in 20 mL of toluene was added 0.817 g of Pd (PPh₃)₄ (0.707 mmol). The mixture was then heated to 80 C under N₂ for 16 hours. The mixture was cooled to RT and was diluted with 100 mL of EtOAc and 50 mL of sat. NaHCO₃ aq. solution. The organic phase was washed with 40 mL of brine, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo. The crude product was chromatographed (silica gel, 10% EtOAc in hexane) to provide light yellow solid (2.1 g).

C₁₆H₁₆O₂

MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: 241.1 (M+1).

Step 2) ((1R)-1-phenylethyl){[4-ethyl-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)phenyl]methyl}amine:

The title compound (0.2 g, white solid as HCl salt) was prepared from 4-ethyl-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)benzaldehyde (0.5 g) and (R)-α-methylbenzylamine (0.265 mL) analogously to Example 66, step 3.

Example 69 Methyl 5-(5-{[((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino]methyl}-2-methoxyphenyl)pyridine-3-carboxylate

Step 1) Methyl 5-(3-formyl-6-methoxyphenyl)pyridine-3-carboxylate:

To a mixture of 5-bromonicotinate (2.16 g, 0.01 mol, Avocado Research) and (5-formyl-2-methoxyphenyl)boronic acid (1.79 g, 0.01 mol, Matrix Scientific), 2M Na₂CO₃ (10 mL) in 20 mL of toluene was added 1.15 g of Pd (PPh₃)₄ (1.0 mmol). The mixture was then heated to 80 C under N₂ for 16 hours. The mixture was cooled to RT and was diluted with 100 mL of EtOAc and 50 mL of sat. NaHCO₃ aq. solution. The organic phase was washed with 40 mL of brine, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo. The crude product was chromatographed (silica gel, 50% EtOAc in hexane) to provide white solid (1.2 g).

C₁₅H₁₃NO₄

MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: 272.3 (M+1).

Step 2) Methyl 5-(5-{[((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino]methyl}-2-methoxyphenyl)pyridine-3-carboxylate:

The title compound (0.4 g, white solid as HCl salt) was prepared from 4-ethyl-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)benzaldehyde (0.5 g) and (R)-α-methylbenzylamine (0.265 mL) analogously to Example 66, step 3.

C₂₃H₂₄N₂O₃

MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: 377.5 (M+1).

Example 70 ((1R)-1-Phenylethyl){[4-methoxy-3-(5-methoxy(3-pyridyl))phenyl]methyl}amine

Step 1) 3-Bromo-5-methoxypyridine:

1.45 g of Na (0.063 mol) were added to 100 mL of MeOH and the resulted solution was stirred at RT for 30 minutes. The solution was then concentrated at 65 C in vacuo for 40 minutes. The white solid obtained was dissolved in 100 mL of DMF. 15 g of 3,5-dibromopyridine (0.063 mol) were added and the reaction was heated to 65 C for 16 hours. The reaction was cooled to RT and diluted with 200 m]L of EtOAc and 100 m]L of sat. aq. NaHCO₃ solution. The organic phase was separated and was washed with 100 mL of brine, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo. The crude product was chromatographed (silica gel, 10% EtOAc in hexane) to provide colorless crystals (10 g).

C₆H₆BrNO

MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: 188.1 (M+1).

Step 2) 4-Methoxy-3-(5-methoxy(3-pyridyl))benzaldehyde

The title compound (2.5 g, white solid) was prepared from 3-Bromo-5-methoxypyridine (2.17 g, 0.0116 mol) and (5-formyl-2-methoxyphenyl)boronic acid (2.5 g, 0.014 mol, Matrix Scientific) analogously to Example 69, step 1.

C₁₄H₁₃NO₃

MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: 244.4 (M+1).

Step 3) ((1R)-1-Phenylethyl){[4-methoxy-3-(5-methoxy(3-pyridyl))phenyl]methyl}amine:

The title compound (0.8 g, white solid as HCl salt) was prepared from 4-methoxy-3-(5-methoxy(3-pyridyl))benzaldehyde (0.71 g) and (R)-α-methylbenzylamine (0.371 mL) analogously to Example 66, step 3.

C₂₂H₂₄N₂O₂

MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: 349.4 (M+1).

Example 71 ((1R)-1-Phenylethyl){[3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4-methylphenyl]methyl}amine and 4-(5-{[((1R)-1-Phenylethyl)amino]methyl}-2-methylphenyl)phenol

Step 1) N-((1R)-1-Phenylethyl)(3-bromo-4-methylphenyl)carboxamide:

To a solution of 3-bromo-4-methylbenzoic acid (5.0 g, 0.023 mol) in CH₂CH₂ (100 mL) was added oxalyl chloride (8.67 g, 0.069 mol). After 10 minutes, 1.0 mL of DMF was added slowly and the mixture was continued to stir at RT for 2 hours. The volatile was removed in vacuo. The residue was re-dissolved in CH₂CH₂ (100 mL) and transferred to a 125 mL additional funnel. To a 500 mL Erlenmeyer flask equipped with a stir bar was added 100 m]L of sat. aq. NaHCO₃ solution followed by 2.79 g of (R)-α-methylbenzylamine (0.023 mol) in 100 mL of CH₂CH₂. 3-Bromo-4-methylbenzoyl chloride in CH₂Cl₂ (from above) was added dropwise to the Erlenmeyer flask and the reaction mixture was continued to stir at RT for 16 hours. The organic phase was diluted with 50 mL of CH₂CH₂, separated from aqueous phase, dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo. The residue was washed with 50 mL of Et₂O and dried in an oven at 40 C overnight to afford light yellow solid (7.0 g, 0.022 mol, 96%).

C₁₆H₁₆BrNO

MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: 316.1 (M+1).

Step 2) N-((1R)-1-Phenylethyl)[3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4-methylphenyl]carboxamide:

To a mixture of N-((1R)-1-phenylethyl)(3-bromo-4-methylphenyl)carboxamide (1.38 g, 4.32 mmol) and 4-methoxyphenylboronic acid (0.53 g, 4.32 mmol) in 10 mL of 2M Na₂CO₃ aq. soln and 20 mL of toluene was bubbled through N₂ for 5 min. Catalyst Pd(PPh₃)₄ (0.36 g, 0.314 mmol) was then added and the mixture was heated to 80 C for 19 hours under N₂. The reaction mixture was cooled to RT and was diluted with 100 mL of EtOAc and 50 mL of water. The organic layer was separated and washed with 50 mL of brine, and dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated in vacuo. The residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography (CHCl₃ to EtOAc) to provide yellow solid (1.0 g, 2.9 mmol, 92%).

C₂₃H₂₃NO₂

MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: 346.3 (M+1).

Step 3) ((1R)-1-Phenylethyl){[3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4-methylphenyl]methyl}amine:

4-(5-{[((1R)-1-Phenylethyl)amino]methyl}-2-methylphenyl)phenol

To a solution of N-((1R)-1-phenylethyl)[3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4-methylphenyl]carboxamide (0.12 g, 0.34 mmol) in 10 mL of toluene was added DIBAL-H (1 mL, 1.5 mmol). The reaction was then heated to 100 C for 16 hours and cooled to RT. The reaction was quenched with 5 mL of 2N NaOH aq. soln. 100 mL of CH₂Cl₂ was used to extract the product. The organic phase was washed with 30 mL of brine, dried over Na₂SO₃ and concentrated in vacuo. The desired products were separated by silica gel column chromatography (30% to 60% EtOAc in hexane) provide ((1R)-1-phenylethyl){[3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4-methylphenyl]methyl}amine and 4-(5-{[((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino]methyl}-2-methylphenyl)phenol, which were treated with 1N HCl in Et₂O separately to provide the HCl salts as white solids.

(1R)-1-Phenylethyl){[3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-4-methylphenyl]methyl}amine

C₂₃H₂₅NO

MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: 332.3 (M+1).

4-(5-{[((1R)-1-Phenylethyl)amino]methyl}-2-methylphenyl)phenol

C₂₂H₂₃NO

MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: 318.2 (M+1); MS (ESI, neg. ion) m/z: 316.2 (M−1).

Example 72 ((1R)-1-Phenylpropyl){[4-methoxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)phenyl]methyl}amine

The title compound was prepared by the same procedure for (6,4′-dimethoxy-biphenyl-3-ylmethyl)-(1-quinolin-4-yl-ethyl)-amine from (R)-(+)-1-phenyl-propylamine (405 mg, 3.0 mmol, Lancaster Synthesis Ltd.), 6,4′-Dimethoxy-biphenyl-3-carbaldehyde (242 mg, 1.0 mmol) and sodium cyanoborohydride (1.0 g, 16 mmol, Aldrich). The title compound was purified by column chromatography (silica gel, hexane/ethyl acetate 2/3) in form as white solid in 52% yield (187 mg, 0.52 mmol).

C₂₄H₂₇NO₂

MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: 362.4 (M+1); MS (ESI, neg. ion) m/z: 360.3 (M−1).

The final products disclosed in Examples 73 to 109 were prepared according to Method C described earlier.

Example 73 (1R)-1-(3-fluorophenyl)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)ethanamine

MS(EI) calcd for C₂₃H₂₂F₄NO (MH⁺) 404.1, Found 404.1, 265.1.

Example 74 (1R)-1-(3-((2-(methyloxy)ethyl)oxy)phenyl)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)ethanamine

MS(EI) calcd for C₂₆H₂₉F₃NO₃ (MH⁺) 460.2, Found 460.2, 265.1.

Example 75 (1R)-1-(3-fluorophenyl)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(methylsulfonyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)ethanamine

MS(EI) calcd for C₂₃H₂₅FNO₃S (MH⁺) 414.1, Found 414.2, 275.2.

Example 76 (1R)-1-(3-fluorophenyl)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)ethanamine

MS(EI) calcd for C₂₂H₂₃FNO (MH⁺) 336.2, Found 336.2, 197.1.

Example 77 (1R)-N-((4-chloro-3-iodophenyl)methyl)-1-(3-fluorophenyl)ethanamine

MS(EI) calcd for C₁₅H₁₅ClFIN (MH⁺) 390.0, Found 390.0, 251.0, 123.1.

Example 78 (1R)-N-((4′-fluoro-6-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(3-fluorophenyl)ethanamine

MS(EI) calcd for C₂₂H₂₂F₂NO (MH⁺) 354.1, Found 354.1, 215.1.

Example 79 2,2,2-trifluoro-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MS(EI) calcd for C₂₃H₂₀F₆NO (MH⁺) 440.0, Found 439.9, 264.7.

Example 80 (1R)-1-(3-chlorophenyl)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)ethanamine

MS(EI) calcd for C₂₃H₂₁Cl F₃NO 420.87 (MH+), Found: 420.1; 422.1 265.1

Example 81 N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(3-methylphenyl)ethanamine

MS(EI) calcd for C₂₄H₂₄F₃NO 400.45 (MH+), Found: 400.1; 265.1.

Example 82 3-(1-(((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)amino)ethyl)benzonitrile

MS(EI) calcd for C₂₄H₂₁F₃N₂O 411.44 (MH+) Found: 411.3; 265.1.

Example 83 (1R)-N-((6-fluoro-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MS(EI) calcd for C₂₂H₁₉F₄N 374.30 (MH+) Found: 374.2;

Example 84 1-(3,5-difluorophenyl)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)ethanamine

MS(EI) calcd for C₂₃H₂₀F₅NO 422.41 (MH+) Found: 422.2; 265.2.

Example 85 1-(3-bromophenyl)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)ethanamine

MS(EI) calcd for C₂₃H₂₁BrF₃NO 465.32 (MH+) Found: 466.0; 265.1.

Example 86 1-(3-fluorophenyl)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)ethanamine

MS(EI) calcd for C₂₃H₂₁F₄NO 404.42 (MH+) Found: 404.2; 265.1.

Example 87 (1R)-1-(3-chlorophenyl)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)ethanamine

MS(EI) calcd for C₂₂H₂₂ClNO 352.88 (MH+) Found: 353.1; 197.1.

Example 88 N-1-(3-(dimethylamino)phenyl)ethyl)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)amine

MS(EI) calcd for C₂₅H₂₇F₃N₂O 429.50 (MH+) Found: 429.2; 265.1.

Example 89 N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(3-((trifluoromethyl)oxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MS(EI) calcd for C₂₄H₂₁F₆NO₂ 470.42 (MH+) Found: 470.1; 265.1.

Example 90 1-(4-fluorophenyl)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)ethanamine

MS(EI) calcd for C₂₃H₂₁F₄NO 404.42 (MH+) Found: 404.2; 265.1.

Example 91 1-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)ethanamine

MS(EI) calcd for C₂₃H₂₀Cl₂F₃NO 455.32 (MH+) Found: 454.0; 456.0.

Example 92 N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(2-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)ethanamine

MS(EI) calcd for C₂₄H₂₁F₆NO 454.42 (MH+) Found: 454.2; 265.1.

Example 93 (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-((tetrahydro-2-furanylmethyl)oxy)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: Calc'd for C₂₆H₃₀N₂O₃: 418.5 g/mol. Found: (M+1) 418.7, 334.9, 297.7.

Example 94 5-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-2-pyridinamine

MS (ESI, pos. ion) nz/z: Calc'd for C₂₁H₂₃N₃O: 333.43 g/mol. Found: (M+1) 334.1, 213.2.

Example 95 N,N-dimethyl-5-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-2-pyridinamine

MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: Calc'd for C₂₃H₂₇N₃O: 361.48 g/mol. Found: (M+1) 362.0, 241.2.

Example 96 1-(3-((5-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-2-pyridinyl)amino)propyl)-2-pyrrolidinone

MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: Calc'd for C₂₈H₃₄N₄O₂: 458.60 g/mol. Found: (M+1) 458.8, 355.0, 337.7, 306.0, 239.1.

Example 97 (1S)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: Calc'd for C₂₃H₂₂F₃NO: 385.43 g/mol. Found: (M+1) 385.9, 264.6, 245.2.

Example 98 5-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-2(1H)-pyridinone

MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: Calc'd for C₂₁H₂₂N₂O₂: 334.42 g/mol. Found: (M+1) 334.9, 214.2.

Example 99 (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-((2-(methyloxy)ethyl)oxy)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: Calc'd for C₂₄H₂₈N₂O₃: 392.50 g/mol. Found: (M+1) 392.9, 334.9, 271.9, 226.2.

Example 100 N-methyl-N-(5-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-2-pyridinyl)glycine

MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: Calc'd for C₂₄H₂₇N₃O₃: 405.50 g/mol. Found: (M+1) 406.3, 284.9.

Example 101 N-1-,N-2-dimethyl-N-1-(5-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-2-pyridinyl)-1,2-ethanediamine

MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: Calc'd for C₂₅H₃₂N₄O: 404.56 g/mol. Found: (M+1) 404.8, 373.7, 301.0, 284.0, 270.0.

Example 102 (1R)-N-((3-(6-((2-aminoethyl)oxy)-3-pyridinyl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: Calc'd for C₂₃H₂₇N₃O₂: 377.49 g/mol. Found: (M+1) 377.8, 274.1, 256.9.

Example 103 3-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-N-(3-(4-morpholinyl)propyl)-2-pyridinamine

MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: Calc'd for C₂₈H₃₆N₄O₂: 460.62 g/mol. Found: (M+1) 461.1, 356.8.

Example 104 3-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-N-(tetrahydro-2-furanylmethyl)-2-pyridinamine

MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: Calc'd for C₂₆H₃₁N₃O₂: 417.55 g/mol. Found: (M+1) 418.1, 297.1, 265.1.

Example 105 (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-(4-morpholinyl)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: Calc'd for C₂₅H₂₉N₃O₂: 403.52 g/mol. Found: (M+1) 404.2, 283.0.

Example 106 (1R)-N-((3-(2-fluoro-3-pyridinyl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: Calc'd for C₂₁H₂₁FN₂O: 336.41 g/mol. Found: (M+1) 336.9, 233.1, 217.1.

Example 107 (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-((2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)oxy)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: Calc'd for C₂₃H₂₃F₃N₂O₂: 416.44 g/mol. Found: (M+1) 416.7, 295.8.

Example 108 (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-((tetrahydro-2-furanylmethyl)oxy)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: Calc'd for C₂₆H₃₀N₂O₃: 418.54 g/mol. Found: (M+1) 419.2, 298.1, 216.1.

Example 109 (1R)-N-(3-(2-chloropyrid-4-yl)-4-methoxyphenyl)methyl-N-1-phenylethylamine

MS (ESI, pos. ion) m/z: Calc'd for C₂₁H₂₁ClN₂O: 352.86 g/mol. Found: (M+1) 353.0 (d), 231.9 (d).

Example 110 (1R)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

Prepared using Method C.

MW 385.427

Mass found: 265, 386

Example 111 (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-((2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)oxy)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

Prepared using Method C

MW 466.5

Mass found: 467, 155

Example 112 (1R)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-((trifluoromethyl)oxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

Prepared using Method C.

MW 401.426

Mass found: 402, 803, 917

Example 113 (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-(trifluoromethyl)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

Prepared using Method C.

MW 436.475

Mass found: 437, 478

Example 114 (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

Prepared using Method A.

MW 368.478

Mass found: 369, 155.

Example 115 (1R)-N-((6-(ethyloxy)-4′-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

Prepared using Method C.

MW 361.482

Mass found: 362.

Example 116 (1R)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-((trifluoromethyl)oxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

Prepared using Method C.

MW 451.486

Mass found: 452, 155

Examples 117–252 were prepared using Method A:

Example 117 (1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 348.444

Mass found: 198, 349

Example 118 (1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((3-(1,3-thiazol-2-yl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 324.446

Mass found: 325, 649

Example 119 (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(4-methylphenyl)ethanamine

MW 332.445

Mass found: 333, 779

Example 120 (1R)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 348.444

Mass found: 349

Example 121 (1R)-N-((3-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 331.413

Mass found: 332, 777

Example 122 (1R)-N-((3-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(4-methylphenyl)ethanamine

MW 345.44

Mass found: 346

Example 123 (1R)-N-((3-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 361.439

Mass found: 362

Example 124 (1R)-N-((3-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(4-(meth yloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 361.439

Mass found: 362

Example 125 2′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-carbonitrile

Mass found: 393

Example 126 2′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-carbonitrile

MW 342.44

Mass found: 343, 384

Example 127 2′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-(4-methylphenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-carbonitrile

MW 356.467

Mass found: 357, 398

Example 128 2′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-carbonitrile

MW 372.466

Mass found: 373, 414

Example 129 2′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-carbonitrile

MW 372.466

Mass found: 373, 414

Example 130 (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-pyrimidinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 369.466

Mass found: 370, 739

Example 131 (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-pyrimidinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1′-phenylethanamine

MW 319.406

Mass found: 320

Example 132 (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-pyrimidinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(4-methylphenyl)ethanamine

MW 333.433

Mass found: 334, 667

Example 133 (1R)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-pyrimidinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 349.432

Mass found: 350, 699

Example 134 (1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-pyrimidinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 349.432

Mass found: 350, 699

Example 135 (1R)-N-((3′-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 317.43

Mass found: 318, 197, 214

Example 136 (1R)-N-((3′-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(4-methylphenyl)ethanamine

MW 331.457

Mass found: 332, 214

Example 137 (1R)-N-((3′-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 347.456

Mass found: 348, 214

Example 138 (1R)-N-((3′-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 347.456

Mass found: 348, 214, 255

Example 139 (1R)-N-((2′-methyl-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(4-methylphenyl)ethanamine

MW 315.457

Mass found: 181, 316, 198

Example 140 (1R)-N-((2′-methyl-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 331.457

Mass found: 332, 181, 198

Example 141 (1R)-N-((2′-methyl-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 331.457

Mass found: 332, 198, 181

Example 142 (1R)-N-((2′-fluoro-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 305.394

Mass found: 202, 306, 243

Example 143 (1R)-N-((2′-fluoro-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(4-methylphenyl)ethanamine

MW 319.421

Mass found: 202, 320, 243

Example 144 (1R)-N-((2′-fluoro-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 335.42

Mass found: 336, 202, 243

Example 145 (1R)-N-((2′-fluoro-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 335.42

Mass found: 202, 336, 243

Example 146 5-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-2-furancarboxylic acid

MW 381.426

Mass found: 382, 423

Example 147 5-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-(4-methylphenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-2-furancarboxylic acid

MW 365.427

Mass found: 366, 731

Example 148 5-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-2-furancarboxylic acid

MW 381.426

Mass found: 352, 393

Example 149 4-oxo-4-((5-(3-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-2-pyridinyl)amino)butanoic acid

MW 403.479

Mass found: 404, 300

Example 150 4-((5-(3-((((1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-2-pyridinyl)amino)-4-oxobutanoic acid

MW 453.539

Mass found: 454, 300

Example 151 4-((5-(3-((((1R)-1-(4-methylphenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-2-pyridinyl)amino)-4-oxobutanoic acid

MW 417.506

Mass found: 418, 300

Example 152 4-((5-(3-((((1R)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-2-pyridinyl)amino)-4-oxobutanoic acid

MW 433.505

Mass found: 434, 300

Example 153 (1R)-N-((3-(6-(methyloxy)-3-pyridazinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 369.466

Mass found: 370, 739

Example 154 (1R)-N-((3-(1H-indol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 386.492

Mass found: 387, 773

Example 155 (1R)-N-((3-(1H-indol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 386.492

Mass found: 387, 773

Example 156 (1R)-N-((3-(1H-indol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(2-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 406.526

Mass found: 371, 407, 326

Example 157 (1R)-N-((3-(6-(methyloxy)-3-pyridazinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 319.406

Mass found: 320, 639

Example 158 (1R)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((3-(6-(methyloxy)-3-pyridazinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 349.432

Mass found: 350, 699

Example 159 (1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((3-(6-(methyloxy)-3-pyridazinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 349.432

Mass found: 350, 699

Example 160 (1R)-N-((4′-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(2-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 367.49

Mass found: 368

Example 161 (1R)-N-((4′-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 367.49

Mass found: 368, 735

Example 162 (1R)-N-((4′-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 347.456

Mass found: 348, 695

Example 163 (1R)-N-((4′-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 347.456

Mass found: 348, 695

Example 164 (1R)-1-phenyl-N-((3-(2-pyrazinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 289.38

Mass found: 290, 579, 693

Example 165 (1R)-1-(4-methylphenyl)-N-((3-(2-pyrazinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 303.407

Mass found: 304, 607, 721

Example 166 (1R)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((3-(2-pyrazinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 319.406

Mass found: 320, 639, 753

Example 167 (1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((3-(2-pyrazinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 319.406

Mass found: 320, 639, 753

Example 168 (1R)-1-(2-naphthalenyl)-N-((3-(2-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 338.452

Mass found: 339, 677

Example 169 (1R)-1-phenyl-N-((3-(2-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 288.392

Mass found: 289, 577

Example 170 (1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)-N-((3-(2-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 338.452

Mass found: 339, 677

Example 171 (1R)-1-(4-methylphenyl)-N-((3-(2-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 302.419

Mass found: 303, 605

Example 172 (1R)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((3-(2-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 318.418

Mass found: 319, 637

Example 173 (1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((3-(2-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 318.418

Mass found: 319, 637

Example 174 (1R)-N-((3-(6-methyl-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(2-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 352.479

Mass found: 353, 705

Example 175 (1R)-N-((3-(6-methyl-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 352.479

Mass found: 353, 705

Example 176 (1R)-N-((3-(6-methyl-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 302.419

Mass found: 303, 719

Example 177 (1R)-1-(4-methylphenyl)-N-((3-(6-methyl-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 316.446

Mass found: 317, 747

Example 178 (1R)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((3-(6-methyl-3-yridinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 332.445

Mass found: 333, 779, 665

Example 179 (1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((3-(6-methyl-3-yridinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 332.445

Mass found: 333, 779, 665

Example 180 (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(3-thienyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(2-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 373.518

Mass found: 374, 747

Example 181 (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(3-thienyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 323.458

Mass found: 324, 647, 761

Example 182 (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(3-thienyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 373.518

Mass found: 374, 747

Example 183 (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(3-thienyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(4-methylphenyl)ethanamine

MW 337.485

Mass found: 338, 675

Example 184 (1R)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(3-thienyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 353.484

Mass found: 354, 707

Example 185 (1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(3-thienyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 353.484

Mass found: 354, 707

Example 186 (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(5-pyrimidinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 319.406

Mass found: 320, 361, 753

Example 187 (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(5-pyrimidinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(4-methylphenyl)ethanamine

MW 333.433

Mass found: 334, 781

Example 188 (1R)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(5-pyrimidinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 349.432

Mass found: 350, 699

Example 189 (1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(5-pyrimidinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 349.432

Mass found: 350, 699

Example 190 N-(3′-((((1R)-1-(2-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)acetamide

MW 394.515

Mass found: 395, 789

Example 191 (1R)-N-((4′-fluoro-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 305.394

Mass found: 306, 202, 243

Example 192 N-(3′-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)acetamide

MW 344.456

Mass found: 345, 689

Example 193 N-(3′-((((1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)acetamide

MW 394.515

Mass found: 395, 789

Example 194 N-(3′-((((1R)-1-(4-methylphenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)acetamide

MW 358.482

Mass found: 359, 717

Example 195 N-(3′-((((1R)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)acetamide

MW 374.481

Mass found: 375, 749

Example 196 N-(3′-((((1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)acetamide

MW 374.481

Mass found: 375, 749, 416

Example 197 (1R)-N-((4′-fluoro-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(4-methylphenyl)ethanamine

MW 319.421

Mass found: 320, 202, 243

Example 198 (1R)-1-phenyl-N-((3-(5-pyrimidinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 289.38

Mass found: 290, 693, 331

Example 199 (1R)-N-((4′-fluoro-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 335.42

Mass found: 336, 202, 243

Example 200 (1R)-1-(4-methylphenyl)-N-((3-(5-pyrimidinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 303.407

Mass found: 304, 721, 345

Example 201 (1R)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((3-(5-pyrimidinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 319.406

Mass found: 320, 753

Example 202 (1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((3-(5-pyrimidinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 319.406

Mass found: 320, 753, 361

Example 203 (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1,3-thiazol-2-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(2-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 374.506

Mass found: 375, 749

Example 204 (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1,3-thiazol-2-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 324.446

Mass found: 325, 649

Example 205 (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1,3-thiazol-2-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 374.506

Mass found: 375, 749

Example 206 (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1,3-thiazol-2-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(4-methylphenyl)ethanamine

MW 338.473

Mass found: 339, 677

Example 207 (1R)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1,3-thiazol-2-yl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 354.472

Mass found: 355, 709

Example 208 (1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1,3-thiazol-2-yl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 354.472

Mass found: 355, 709

Example 209 (1R)-N-((3′,4′-dimethyl-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(4-methylphenyl)ethanamine

MW 329.484

Mass found: 330, 195, 212

Example 210 (1R)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(4-methylphenyl)ethanamine

MW 331.457

Mass found: 197, 332

Example 211 (1R)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 347.456

Mass found: 197, 348

Example 212 (1R)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 347.456

Mass found: 197, 348

Example 213 (1R)-1-phenyl-N-((4-(1-pyrrolidinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 280.413

Mass found: 160, 561, 281

Example 214 (1R)-N-((4-(3,5-dimethyl-4-isoxazolyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 356.467

Mass found: 155, 357, 203

Example 215 (1R)-N-((4′-fluoro-6-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(4-methylphenyl)ethanamine

MW 349.447

Mass found: 350

Example 216 (1R)-N-((4′-fluoro-6-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 365.446

Mass found: 366

Example 217 (1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)-N-((3-(1,3-thiazol-2-yl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 344.48

Mass found: 345, 689

Example 218 (1R)-1-phenyl-N-((3-(1,3-thiazol-2-yl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 294.42

Mass found: 295, 589

Example 219 (1R)-1-(4-methylphenyl)-N-((3-(1,3-thiazol-2-yl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 303.407

Mass found: 304, 607

Example 220 (1R)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((3-(1,3-thiazol-2-yl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 324.446

Mass found: 325, 649

Example 221 5-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-(4-methylphenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-3-pyridinecarboxamide

MW 375.47

Mass found: 376, 417, 751, 865

Example 222 (1R)-N-((3-(3-furanyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 307.391

Mass found: 308, 615

Example 223 (1R)-N-((3-(3-furanyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 307.391

Mass found: 308, 615

Example 224 (1R)-N-((3-(3-furanyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(4-methylphenyl)ethanamine

MW 291.392

Mass found: 292, 583

Example 225 (1R)-N-((3-(3-furanyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 327.425

Mass found: 328, 655

Example 226 (1R)-N-((3-(3-furanyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 277.365

Mass found: 278, 555

Example 227 5-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-3-pyridinecarboxamide

MW 411.503

Mass found: 412, 823

Example 228 (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-(methyloxy)-3-pyridazinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 379.457

Mass found: 380, 759

Example 229 (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-(methyloxy)-3-pyridazinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 379.457

Mass found: 380, 759

Example 230 (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-(methyloxy)-3-pyridazinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(4-methylphenyl)ethanamine

MW 363.458

Mass found: 364, 727

Example 231 (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-(methyloxy)-3-pyridazinyl)phenyl)methyl) 1-phenylethanamine

MW 349.432

Mass found: 350, 699

Example 232 (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-(methyloxy)-3-pyridazinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(2-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 399.491

Mass found: 400, 799

Example 233 5-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-3-pyridinecarboxamide

MW 361.443

Mass found: 362, 403, 723, 837

Example 234 (1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-pyrazinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 349.432

Mass found: 350, 699

Example 235 (1R)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-pyrazinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 349.432

Mass found: 350, 699

Example 236 (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-pyrazinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(4-methylphenyl)ethanamine

MW 333.433

Mass found: 334, 667

Example 237 (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-pyrazinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 369.466

Mass found: 370, 739

Example 238 (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-pyrazinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 319.406

Mass found: 320, 639

Example 239 5-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-(2-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-3-pyridinecarboxamide

MW 411.503

Mass found: 412, 453, 823, 937

Example 240 (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-pyrazinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(2-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 369.466

Mass found: 370, 739

Example 241 (1R)-1-(4-methylphenyl)-N-((3-(9-methyl-9H-purin-6-yl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 357.459

Mass found: 358, 715

Example 242 (1R)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(methylsulfonyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 425.546

Mass found: 426, 851

Example 243 (1R)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(methylsulfonyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 395.521

Mass found: 396, 437

Example 244 (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-methyl-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(4-methylphenyl)ethanamine

MW 346.471

Mass found: 347, 807, 693

Example 245 (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-methyl-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(2-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 382.504

Mass found: 383, 879, 765

Example 246 N-(5-(3-((((1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-2-pyridinyl)acetamide

MW 375.47

Mass found: 242, 376

Example 247 N-(5-(3-((((1R)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-2-pyridinyl)acetamide

MW 375.47

Mass found: 375, 242, 751

Example 248 N-(5-(3-((((1R)-1-(4-methylphenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-2-pyridinyl)acetamide

MW 359.47

Mass found: 242, 360

Example 249 N-(5-(3-((((1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-2-pyridinyl)acetamide

MW 395.504

Mass found: 155, 242, 396

Example 250 N-(5-(3-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-2-pyridinyl)acetamide

MW 345.444

Mass found: 242, 346

Example 251 (1R)-N-((4′,6-difluoro-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 323.384

Mass found: 324, 647, 761

Example 252 (1R)-N-((4′,6-difluoro-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 353.41

Mass found: 354, 707, 821

Examples 253–451 were prepared using Method C:

Example 253 (1R)-N-((2′,6-bis(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 347.456

Mass found: 227, 348

Example 254 (1R)-N-((3-(2-methyl-1,3-benzoxazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 402.491

Mass found: 403

Example 255 (1R)-N-((3-(2-methyl-1,3-benzoxazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 422.525

Mass found: 423

Example 256 (1R)-N-((3-(2-methyl-1,3-benzoxazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 372.466

Mass found: 373

Example 257 N-(4′-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-2-yl)methanesulfonamide

MW 460.595

Mass found: 155, 290, 461

Example 258 N-ethyl-N′-(4′-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-2-yl)urea

MW 453.583

Mass found: 283, 454

Example 259 N-(4′-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-2-yl)methanesulfonamide

MW 410.535

Mass found: 411

Example 260 (1R)-N-((3-(1,3-benzoxazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 408.499

Mass found: 409

Example 261 N-ethyl-N′-(4′-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-2-yl)urea

MW 403.523

Mass found: 404, 283

Example 262 (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 368.478

Mass found: 369, 737

Example 263 N-ethyl-N′-(4′-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-2-yl)urea

MW 433.549

Mass found: 434

Example 264 (1R)-N-((3-(1,3-benzoxazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 358.439

Mass found: 359

Example 265 N-(4′-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-2-yl)methanesulfonamide

MW 440.561

Mass found: 290, 441

Example 266 (1R)-N-((3-(1,3-benzoxazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 388.465

Mass found: 389, 891

Example 267 (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-methyl-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 382.504

Mass found: 383, 229, 155

Example 268 (1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-thienyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 353.484

Mass found: 354

Example 269 (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-thienyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 373.518

Mass found: 374

Example 270 (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-thienyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 323.458

Mass found: 324, 203, 647

Example 271 (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1-methyl-2-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-benzimidazol-5-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 439.479

Mass found: 440, 481

Example 272 (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1-methyl-2-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-benzimidazol-5-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 489

Mass found: 490, 155

Example 273 (1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-((trifluoromethyl)oxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 431.452

Mass found: 432

Example 274 (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(4-piperidinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 374.525

Mass found: 375, 489, 155

Example 275 (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(4-piperidinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 324.465

Mass found: 325, 439

Example 276 2-(5-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-1H-indol-1-yl)acetamide

MW 463.578

Mass found: 464

Example 277 2-(5-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-1H-indol-1-yl)acetamide

MW 443.544

Mass found: 444

Example 278 2-(5-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-1H-indol-1-yl)acetamide

MW 413.518

Mass found: 414

Example 279 (1R)-N-((3-(1-(cyclopropylmethyl)-1H-indol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 460.618

Mass found: 491

Example 280 (1R)-N-((3-(1-(cyclopropylmethyl)-1H-indol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 440.584

Mass found: 441

Example 281 (1R)-N-((3-(1-(cyclopropylmethyl)-1H-indol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 410.558

Mass found: 411

Example 282 4-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-1,3-thiazol-2amine

MW 339.461

Mass found: 340, 679

Example 283 (1R)-N-((3-(1-methyl-1H-imidazol-4-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 371.482

Mass found: 372, 155, 743

Example 284 (1R)-N-((3-(1-methyl-1H-imidazol-4-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 321.422

Mass found: 322, 643

Example 285 N-((3-(6-((3-(diethylamino)propyl)oxy)-3-pyridinyl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-N-((1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethyl)amine

MW 477.645

Mass found: 478, 344

Example 286 N-((3-(6-((3-(diethylamino)propyl)oxy)-3-pyridinyl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-N-((1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amine

MW 497.679

Mass found: 498, 155, 344

Example 287 N-((3-(6-((3-(diethylamino)propyl)oxy)-3-pyridinyl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-N-((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amine

MW 447.619

Mass found: 448, 344

Example 288 (1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-((2-(1-pyrrolidinyl)ethyl)oxy)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 461.603

Mass found: 462, 328

Example 289 (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-((2-(1-pyrrolidinyl)ethyl)oxy)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 481.637

Mass found: 155, 482, 328

Example 290 (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1-pyrrolidinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 360.498

Mass found: 361, 721

Example 291 (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1-pyrrolidinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 310.438

Mass found: 311, 621

Example 292 (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-((2-(1-pyrrolidinyl)ethyl)oxy)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 431.577

Mass found: 432, 328

Example 293 (1R)-N-((3-(2-methyl-2H-indazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 371.482

Mass found: 372, 744, 858

Example 294 2′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-4-carboxamide

MW 390.48

Mass found: 240, 391, 781

Example 295 (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1-methyl-4-piperidinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 368.518

Mass found: 369, 483

Example 296 (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1-methyl-4-piperidinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 338.492

Mass found: 339, 453

Example 297 2′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-4-carboxamide

MW 410.514

Mass found: 155, 411, 240, 257

Example 298 (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1-methyl-4-piperidinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 388.552

Mass found: 389, 503

Example 299 ethyl 2′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-4-carboxylate

MW 419.518

Mass found: 953, 420

Example 300 ethyl 2′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-4-carboxylate

MW 439.552

Mass found: 440, 993

Example 301 ethyl 2′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-4-carboxylate

MW 389.492

Mass found: 390, 893

Example 302 ethyl 4-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-1-piperidinecarboxylate

MW 446.588

Mass found: 447

Example 303 ethyl 4-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-1-piperidinecarboxylate

MW 426.554

Mass found: 427, 967

Example 304 ethyl 4-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-1-piperidinecarboxylate

MW 396.528

Mass found: 397, 907

Example 305 (1R)-N-((3-(2-methyl-1,3-oxazol-4-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 352.432

Mass found: 353, 705

Example 306 (1R)-N-((3-(2-methyl-1,3-oxazol-4-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 372.466

Mass found: 373, 745

Example 307 (1R)-N-((3-(2-methyl-1,3-oxazol-4-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 322.406

Mass found: 323, 645

Example 308 2′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-4-carboxamide

MW 360.455

Mass found: 835, 361

Example 309 5-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-2(1H)-pyridinone

MW 466.5

Mass found: 155, 296, 467

Example 310 1-(2-(methyloxy)ethyl)-5-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-2(1H)-pyridinone

MW 422.522

Mass found: 272, 423, 290

Example 311 1-(2-(methyloxy)ethyl)-5-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-2(1H)-pyridinone

MW 392.496

Mass found: 272, 393

Example 312 1-(2-(methyloxy)ethyl)-5-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-2(1H)-pyridinone

MW 442.556

Mass found: 289, 272, 443

Example 313 (1R)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(methylsulfonyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 445.58

Mass found: 155, 446, 275

Example 314 (1R)-N-((4′,6-bis(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 423.398

Mass found: 424, 361

Example 315 (1R)-N-((4′-chloro-6-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 401.935

Mass found: 155, 231, 402

Example 316 N,N-dimethyl-2′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-4-carboxamide

MW 418.534

Mass found: 286, 268, 441, 419

Example 317 N,N-dimethyl-2′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-4-carboxamide

MW 438.568

Mass found: 268, 155, 461, 439

Example 318 N,N-dimethyl-2′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-4-carboxamide

MW 388.508

Mass found: 286, 268, 389, 411

Example 319 (1R)-N-((6-iodo-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 511.319

Mass found: 512, 402, 361

Example 320 (1R)-N-((6-iodo-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1′-phenylethanamine

MW 481.293

Mass found: 482, 523

Example 321 (1R)-N-((6-iodo-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl) 1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 531.353

Mass found: 155, 532

Example 322 (1R)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-3′-((trifluoromethyl)oxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 451.486

Mass found: 155, 452, 281

Example 323 (1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-3′-((trifluoromethyl)oxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 431.452

Mass found: 432, 281

Example 324 (1R)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-3′-((trifluoromethyl)oxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 401.426

Mass found: 281, 402

Example 325 (1R)-N-((4′-chloro-6-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 381.901

Mass found: 231, 382

Example 326 (1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-((2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)oxy)-5-pyrimidinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 447.455

Mass found: 448

Example 327 (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-((2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)oxy)-5-pyrimidinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 467.489

Mass found: 155, 468

Example 328 (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-((2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)oxy)-5-pyrimidinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 417.429

Mass found: 418, 297

Example 329 (1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-quinoxalinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 399.491

Mass found: 249, 400

Example 330 (R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-quinoxalinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 419.526

Mass found: 420, 249, 155

Example 331 (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-quinoxalinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 369.466

Mass found: 370, 249

Example 332 (1R)-N-((4′-chloro-6-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 351.875

Mass found: 231, 352

Example 333 (1R)-N-((3-(1,3-benzothiazol-2-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl) 1-phenylethanamine

MW 374.506

Mass found: 375, 749

Example 334 (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-(1-piperidinyl)-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)phenyl)methyl) 1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 457.639

Mass found: 458, 155

Example 335 (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-(1-piperidinyl)-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 407.579

Mass found: 408, 304

Example 336 (1R)-1-phenyl-N-((6-((2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)oxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 453.424

Mass found: 454, 333

Example 337 (1R)-N-((6-((2-(methyloxy)ethyl)oxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 459.505

Mass found: 460, 309

Example 338 N,N-dimethyl-2-((5-((((1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-2-yl)oxy)acetamide

MW 486.531

Mass found: 487, 336, 509

Example 339 N,N-dimethyl-2-((5-((((1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-2-yl)oxy)acetamide

MW 506.565

Mass found: 507, 336, 529

Example 340 (1R)-N-((3-(4-morpholinylsulfonyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 360.476

Mass found: 298, 361, 402

Example 341 (1R)-N-((6-chloro-4′-((trifluoromethyl)oxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 455.905

Mass found: 456, 911

Example 342 (1R)-N-((3-(1,3-benzothiazol-2-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 404.532

Mass found: 405, 809

Example 343 (1R)-N-((3-(1,3-benzothiazol-2-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 424.566

Mass found: 425, 849

Example 344 N,N-dimethyl-2-((5-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-2-yl)oxy)acetamide

MW 456.505

Mass found: 336, 457, 354

Example 345 (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-naphthalenyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 433.98

Mass found: 247, 398

Example 346 (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-naphthalenyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 454.02

Mass found: 247, 155, 418

Example 347 (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-naphthalenyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 403.96

Mass found: 247, 368

Example 348 (1R)-N-((3-(1-benzothien-3-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 460.04

Mass found: 253, 155, 424

Example 349 (1R)-N-((3-(1-benzothien-3-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 409.98

Mass found: 253, 374

Example 350 (1R)-N-((3-(2,1,3-benzothiadiazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 441.98

Mass found: 273, 255, 406

Example 351 (1R)-N-((3-(2,1,3-benzothiadiazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 411.96

Mass found: 273, 255, 376

Example 352 (1R)-N-((4′,6-bis(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 489.89

Mass found: 454, 361, 344

Example 353 (1R)-N-((4′,6-bis(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 509.93

Mass found: 155

Example 354 (1R)-N-((6-chloro-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 439.91

Mass found: 155

Example 355 (1R)-N-((6-chloro-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 389.95

Mass found: 390, 269, 310

Example 356 1-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-2-pyrrolidinone

MW 324.43

Mass found: 204, 347, 325

Example 357 (1R)-N-((3-(2,3-dihydro-1-benzofuran-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 409.53

Mass found: 239, 410

Example 358 (1R)-N-((3-(2,3-dihydro-1-benzofuran-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 389.50

Mass found: 239, 390

Example 359 (1R)-N-((3-(2,3-dihydro-1-benzofuran-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 359.47

Mass found: 239, 360

Example 360 (1R)-N-((3-(2,1,3-benzoxadiazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 359.43

Mass found: 239, 360, 401

Example 361 (1R)-N-((3-(2,1,3-benzoxadiazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 389.46

Mass found: 390, 431, 779

Example 362 (1R)-N-((4-chloro-3-(6-((2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)oxy)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 470.93

Mass found: 155, 472

Example 363 (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-1H-indol-5-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 488.55

Mass found: 318, 489

Example 364 (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-1H-indol-5-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 438.491

Mass found: 318, 439

Example 365 1-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-2-pyrrolidinone

MW 374.49

Mass found: 240, 375, 397, 749

Example 366 (1R)-N-((3-(2,1,3-benzoxadiazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 409.49

Mass found: 155, 410, 239

Example 367 5-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-2(1H)-pyridinone

MW 446.466

Mass found: 296, 447, 314

Example 368 5-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-2(1H)-pyridinone

MW 416.441

Mass found: 296, 314, 417

Example 369 1-methyl-5-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-2(1H)-pyridinone

MW 398.503

Mass found: 245, 399, 228, 155

Example 370 1-methyl-5-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-2(1H)-pyridinone

MW 348.444

Mass found: 228, 349

Example 371 (1R)-N-((6-((2-(methyloxy)ethyl)oxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 479.539

Mass found: 480, 959

Example 372 (1R)-N-((6-((2-(methyloxy)ethyl)oxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 429.479

Mass found: 309, 430

Example 373 (1R)-N-((3-imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-6-yl-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 407.514

Mass found: 408, 254, 155

Example 374 (1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-quinolinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 398.503

Mass found: 399, 248, 265

Example 375 (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-quinolinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 368.478

Mass found: 248, 369, 265

Example 376 (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-quinolinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 418.537

Mass found: 419, 248, 265

Example 377 2′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-carboxamide

MW 410.514

Mass found: 411, 821

Example 378 (1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)-N-((6-((2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)oxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 503.484

Mass found: 155, 504

Example 379 1-methyl-5-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-2(1H)-pyridinone

MW 378.469

Mass found: 228, 379

Example 380 (1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-(1-piperidinyl)-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 437.605

Mass found: 438, 875

Example 381 (1R)-N-((6-chloro-4′-((trifluoromethyl)oxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 435.871

Mass found: 436, 477

Example 382 (1R)-N-((6-chloro-4′-((trifluoromethyl)oxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 405.845

Mass found: 406

Example 383 2′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-carboxamide

MW 390.48

Mass found: 391, 432, 781, 895

Example 384 2′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-carboxamide

MW 360.455

Mass found: 361, 721, 402

Example 385 (1R)-N-((3-(3-furanyl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 337.417

Mass found: 187, 338

Example 386 (1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)-N-((3-(6-(trifluoromethyl)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 406.449

Mass found: 155, 407

Example 387 (1R)-N-((3-(2,2-difluoro-1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 427.445

Mass found: 428, 855, 969

Example 388 (1R)-N-((3-(2,2-difluoro-1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 397.419

Mass found: 398, 277

Example 389 (1R)-N-((3-(2,2-difluoro-1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 447.479

Mass found: 448, 895

Example 390 (1R)-N-((3-(3-furanyl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 357.451

Mass found: 358

Example 391 4′-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-2-ol

MW 333.429

Mass found: 334, 213

Example 392 (1R)-N-((3-imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-6-yl-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 357.455

Mass found: 358

Example 393 (1R)-N-((3-(3-furanyl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 307.391

Mass found: 308, 187

Example 394 (1R)-N-((3-(1-acetyl-4-piperidinyl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 416.562

Mass found: 417

Example 395 (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1-((methyloxy)acetyl)-4-piperidinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 446.588

Mass found: 447

Example 396 (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1-((methyloxy)acetyl)-4-piperidinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 396.528

Mass found: 397

Example 397 (1R)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-3′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 435.487

Mass found: 155, 436

Example 398 (1R)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-3′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 385.427

Mass found: 386, 265

Example 399 (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 368.499

Mass found: 369, 218

Example 400 (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 388.533

Mass found: 389, 218

Example 401 (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 338.473

Mass found: 218, 339

Example 402 (1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(5-(trifluoromethyl)-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 407.39

Mass found: 408, 274

Example 403 ethyl 4-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-3,6-dihydro-1 (2H)-pyridinecarboxylate

MW 444.572

Mass found: 445, 274, 155

Example 404 (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(4-(methyloxy)-2-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 378.469

Mass found: 379

Example 405 (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(4-(methyloxy)-2-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl) 1-phenylethanamine

MW 348.444

Mass found: 349

Example 406 (1R)-N-((4-((difluoromethyl)oxy)-3-(3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 384.424

Mass found: 385, 251

Example 407 (1R)-N-((4-((difluoromethyl)oxy)-3-(3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 404.458

Mass found: 405, 155

Example 408 (1R)-N-((4-((difluoromethyl)oxy)-3-(3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 354.398

Mass found: 355, 251

Example 409 2′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-carboxylic acid

MW 391.465

Mass found: 241, 392

Example 410 2′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-carboxylic acid

MW 411.499

Mass found: 155, 412, 241

Example 411 2′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-carboxylic acid

MW 361.439

Mass found: 241, 362

Example 412 (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(5-(trifluoromethyl)-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 377.364

Mass found: 274, 378

Example 413 (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1H-pyrrol-1-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 306.407

Mass found: 186, 307

Example 414 (1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 415.453

Mass found: 265, 416

Example 415 (1R)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 435.487

Mass found: 155, 436

Example 416 (1R)-N-((3-(1-methyl-1H-indazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 371.482

Mass found: 251, 372

Example 417 (1R)-N-((3-(1-methyl-1H-indazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 421.541

Mass found: 251, 422

Example 418 (1R)-N-((3-(2-methyl-2H-indazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 421.541

Mass found: 422, 251, 155

Example 419 (1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-3′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 415.453

Mass found: 416, 265

Example 420 (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(5-(trifluoromethyl)-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 427.424

Mass found: 155, 428

Example 421 (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1-methyl-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridin-5-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 401.507

Mass found: 251, 402, 268

Example 422 (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1-methyl-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridin-5-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 421.541

Mass found: 422, 251, 155, 268

Example 423 (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1H-pyrrol-1-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 356.467

Mass found: 155, 357

Example 424 (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(5-(methyloxy)-2-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 378.469

Mass found: 379, 757

Example 425 (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(5-(methyloxy)-2-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 398.503

Mass found: 399, 797

Example 426 (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(5-(methyloxy)-2-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 348.444

Mass found: 349, 697

Example 427 (1R)-N-((3-(6-(ethyloxy)-3-pyridinyl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 412.53

Mass found: 413, 155, 242, 259

Example 428 (1R)-N-((3-(6-(ethyloxy)-3-pyridinyl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 362.47

Mass found: 242, 363, 725

Example 429 (1R)-N-((3-(1-methyl-1H-benzimidazol-2-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 421.541

Mass found: 422, 155

Example 430 (1R)-N-((3-(1-methyl-1H-benzimidazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 371.482

Mass found: 251, 268, 372, 743

Example 431 (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1-methyl-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridin-5-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 371.482

Mass found: 251, 372, 268

Example 432 (1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-((2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)oxy)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 446.466

Mass found: 447, 296

Example 433 (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-((2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)oxy)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 416.441

Mass found: 417, 296

Example 434 (1R)-N-((4-chloro-3-(3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 322.837

Mass found: 323, 219, 645

Example 435 (1R)-N-((4-chloro-3-(3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 372.897

Mass found: 155, 373, 219

Example 436 (1R)-N-((4-chloro-3-(3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 352.863

Mass found: 353, 219

Example 437 (1R)-N-((3-(1-methyl-1H-benzimidazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 401.507

Mass found: 402, 251, 268

Example 438 (1R)-N-((3-(1-methyl-1H-benzimidazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 421.541

Mass found: 155, 422, 251, 268

Example 439 (1R)-N-((3-(1-methyl-1H-indol-6-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 370.493

Mass found: 250, 371

Example 440 (1R)-N-((3-(1-methyl-1H-indol-6-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 400.519

Mass found: 401, 250

Example 441 (1R)-N-((3-(1-methyl-1H-indol-6-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 420.553

Mass found: 421, 250

Example 442 (1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-(trifluoromethyl)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine

MW 416.441

Mass found: 417, 947

Example 443 (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-(trifluoromethyl)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 386.415

Mass found: 887, 387, 428

Example 444 (1R)-N-((3-(2-ethyl-2H-1,2,3-benzotriazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 386.496

Mass found: 887, 387

Example 445 N-1,N-1-dimethyl-N-2-(4-((((1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-N-2-phenyl-1,2-ethanediamine

MW 403.567

Mass found: 253, 404

Example 446 N-1,N-1-dimethyl-N-2-(4-((((1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-N-2-phenyl-1,2-ethanediamine

MW 423.601

Mass found: 253, 424

Example 447 (1R)-N-((3′,6-bis(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 397.515

Mass found: 398

Example 448 (1R)-N-((3′,6-bis(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 377.481

Mass found: 378

Example 449 (1R)-N-((3′,6-bis(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 347.456

Mass found: 348

Example 450 (1R)-N-((4′,6-bis(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenyl-1-propanamine

MW 361.482

Mass found: MS(EI) calcd for C₂₄H₂₇NO₂ 362 (MH+), Found: 362, 227, 212.

Example 451 (1R)-N-((4-methyl-3-(3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 302.419

Mass found: MS(EI) calcd for C₂₁H₂₂N₂ 303 (MH+) Found: 303, 199, 183.

Examples 452–465 were prepared using Method A:

Example 452 (1R)-N-((3-(3-methyl-1,2,4-oxadiazol-5-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 323.394

Mass found: 324, 231, 190

Example 453 (1R)-N-((3-(3-methyl-1,2,4-oxadiazol-5-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 293.368

Mass found: 294, 231, 190

Example 454 (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-(methyloxy)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine

MW 398.503

Mass found: 399, 155, 245, 228

Example 455 (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-(methyloxy)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 378.469

Mass found: 379

Example 456 (1R)-N-((4′,6-difluoro-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 353.41

Mass found: 354

Example 457 5-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-(4-methylphenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-2-pyrimidinamine

MW 348.448

Mass found: 214, 349, 231

Example 458 5-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-(2-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-2-pyrimidinamine

MW 384.481

Mass found: 155, 385, 231

Example 459 5-(3-((((1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-3-pyridinecarboxamide

MW 361.443

Mass found: 362, 228

Example 460 5-(3-((((1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-3-pyridinecarboxamide

MW 381.477

Mass found: 155, 382, 228

Example 461 5-(3-((((1R)-1-(2-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-3-pyridinecarboxamide

MW 381.477

Mass found: 155, 382, 228

Example 462 (1R)-N-((6-fluoro-4′-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 365.446

Mass found: 366, 215

Example 463 (1R)-N-((6-fluoro-4′-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine

MW 365.446

Mass found: 366, 215

Example 464 (1R)-N-((6-fluoro-4′-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(4-methylphenyl)ethanamine

MW 349.447

Mass found: 350, 215

Example 465 (1R)-N-((6-fluoro-4′-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine

MW 335.42

Mass found: 336, 215

The following compounds were prepared using Synthetic Method C:

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Biological Activity

The activities of the compounds of the present invention on calcium receptors were measured. In one embodiment, the measurement was performed in accordance with the method described in Example 4 of Nemeth et al., PCT/US95/13704 (International Publication No. WO96/12697) herein incorporated by reference.

A 4.0-kb NotI-HindIII fragment of the human parathyroid cell Ca²⁺ receptor (hPCaR) cDNA was subcloned into the mammalian expression vector pCEP4 (Invitrogen) containing the hygromycin-resistant gene as a selectable marker. This plasmid was transfected into HEK 293 cells by calcium phosphate precipitation. Transfected cells were grown in Dulbecco's modified Eagle's medium containing 10% fetal bovine serum and hygromycin (200 μg/mL). Hygromycin-resistant colonies were subcloned and assayed for hPCaR mRNA by solution hybridization using a ³²P-labeled RNA probe complementary to the (4.0 kb) hPCaR sequence (Garrett, et al., J. Biol. Chem. 270, 12919–12925 (1995)). Clone 7 was used to assess the effects of compounds on [Ca²⁺]_(i). This stably transfected cell line is termed HEK 293 4.0-7. For measurements of [Ca²⁺]_(i), the cells were recovered from tissue culture flasks by brief treatment with 0.02% EDTA and then washed and resuspended in PCB containing 1 mM CaCl₂ and 0.1% Bovine Serum Albumin (“BSA”). The cells were loaded with fluo-3 by incubation for 30 min at 37° C., with parathyroid cell buffer (126 mM NaCl, 4 mM KCl, 1 mM MgSO₄, 0.7 mM K₂HPO₄/KH₂PO₄, 20 mM HEPES.NaOH (pH 7.45)) containing 0.5% BSA in 1 mM CaCl₂ and 2 μM fluo-3 acetoxymethyl ester. The cells were subsequently washed, each test compound was added to the cells and the fluorescence was recorded by using excitation and emission wavelengths of 485 and 530 nm, respectively.

The following compounds of the invention were tested according to the procedure described above and found to have an EC50 of 10 μM or less:

-   (1R)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-((2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)oxy)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-((trifluoromethyl)oxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-(trifluoromethyl)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((6-(ethyloxy)-4′-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   (1R)-1-(3-chlorophenyl)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-1-(3-fluorophenyl)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-((trifluoromethyl)oxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((3-(1,3-thiazol-2-yl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(4-methylphenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(4-methylphenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine; -   2′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-carbonitrile; -   2′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-carbonitrile; -   2′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-(4-methylphenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-carbonitrile; -   2′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-carbonitrile; -   2′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-carbonitrile; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-pyrimidinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-pyrimidinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   (1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-pyrimidinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3′-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3′-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(4-methylphenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3′-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3′-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((2′-methyl-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(4-methylphenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((2′-methyl-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((2′-fluoro-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(4-methylphenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((2′-fluoro-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((2′-fluoro-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine; -   5-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-2-furancarboxylic     acid; -   4-oxo-4-((5-(3-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-2-pyridinyl)amino)butanoic     acid; -   4-((5-(3-((((1R)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-2-pyridinyl)amino)-4-oxobutanoic     acid; -   (1R)-N-((3-(6-(methyloxy)-3-pyridazinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3-(1H-indol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3-(1H-indol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3-(1H-indol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(2-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3-(6-(methyloxy)-3-pyridazinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   (1R)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((3-(6-(methyloxy)-3-pyridazinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((3-(6-(methyloxy)-3-pyridazinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4′-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(2-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4′-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4′-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4′-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-1-phenyl-N-((3-(2-pyrazinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((3-(2-pyrazinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((3-(2-pyrazinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-1-(2-naphthalenyl)-N-((3-(2-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-1-phenyl-N-((3-(2-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)-N-((3-(2-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-1-(4-methylphenyl)-N-((3-(2-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((3-(2-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((3-(2-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3-(6-methyl-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(2-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3-(6-methyl-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3-(6-methyl-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-1-(4-methylphenyl)-N-((3-(6-methyl-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((3-(6-methyl-3-yridinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((3-(6-methyl-3-yridinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(3-thienyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(2-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(3-thienyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(3-thienyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(3-thienyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(4-methylphenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(3-thienyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(3-thienyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(5-pyrimidinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(5-pyrimidinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(4-methylphenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(5-pyrimidinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(5-pyrimidinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4′-fluoro-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   N-(3′-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)acetamide; -   N-(3′-((((1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)acetamide; -   N-(3′-((((1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)acetamide; -   (1R)-N-((4′-fluoro-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(4-methylphenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4′-fluoro-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((3-(5-pyrimidinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1,3-thiazol-2-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(2-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1,3-thiazol-2-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1,3-thiazol-2-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1,3-thiazol-2-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(4-methylphenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1,3-thiazol-2-yl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1,3-thiazol-2-yl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3′,4′-dimethyl-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(4-methylphenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(4-methylphenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4′-fluoro-6-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(4-methylphenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4′-fluoro-6-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)-N-((3-(1,3-thiazol-2-yl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-1-phenyl-N-((3-(1,3-thiazol-2-yl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-1-phenyl-N-((4-(1-pyrrolidinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-(3,5-dimethyl-4-isoxazolyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   5-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-(4-methylphenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-3-pyridinecarboxamide; -   (1R)-N-((3-(3-furanyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3-(3-furanyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3-(3-furanyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(4-methylphenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3-(3-furanyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3-(3-furanyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   5-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-3-pyridinecarboxamide; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-(methyloxy)-3-pyridazinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-(methyloxy)-3-pyridazinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-(methyloxy)-3-pyridazinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-(methyloxy)-3-pyridazinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(2-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   5-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-3-pyridinecarboxamide; -   (1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-pyrazinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-pyrazinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-pyrazinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(4-methylphenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-pyrazinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-pyrazinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   5-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-(2-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-3-pyridinecarboxamide; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-pyrazinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(2-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-1-(4-methylphenyl)-N-((3-(9-methyl-9H-purin-6-yl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(methylsulfonyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(methylsulfonyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   N-(5-(3-((((1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-2-pyridinyl)acetamide; -   N-(5-(3-((((1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-2-pyridinyl)acetamide; -   N-(5-(3-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-2-pyridinyl)acetamide; -   (1R)-N-((4′,6-difluoro-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4′,6-difluoro-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((2′,6-bis(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3-(2-methyl-1,3-benzoxazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3-(2-methyl-1,3-benzoxazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3-(2-methyl-1,3-benzoxazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   N-(4′-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-2-yl)methanesulfonamide; -   N-ethyl-N′-(4′-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-2-yl)urea; -   N-(4′-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-2-yl)methanesulfonamide; -   (1R)-N-((3-(1,3-benzoxazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   N-ethyl-N′-(4′-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-2-yl)urea; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   N-ethyl-N′-(4′-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-2-yl)urea; -   (1R)-N-((3-(1,3-benzoxazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   N-(4′-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-2-yl)methanesulfonamide; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-methyl-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-thienyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-thienyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-thienyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1-methyl-2-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-benzimidazol-5-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1-methyl-2-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-benzimidazol-5-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-((trifluoromethyl)oxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)ethanamine; -   3-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-N-(3-(4-morpholinyl)propyl)-2-pyridinamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-((tetrahydro-2-furanylmethyl)oxy)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   3-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-N-(tetrahydro-2-furanylmethyl)-2-pyridinamine; -   5-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-2-pyridinamine; -   N,N-dimethyl-5-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-2-pyridinamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(4-piperidinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   2-(5-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-1H-indol-1-yl)acetamide; -   2-(5-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-1H-indol-1-yl)acetamide; -   2-(5-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-1H-indol-1-yl)acetamide; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-(4-morpholinyl)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3-(2-fluoro-3-pyridinyl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-((2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)oxy)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-((tetrahydro-2-furanylmethyl)oxy)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3-(1-(cyclopropylmethyl)-1H-indol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3-(1-(cyclopropylmethyl)-1H-indol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3-(1-(cyclopropylmethyl)-1H-indol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   4-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-1,3-thiazol-2-amine; -   (1R)-N-((3-(1-methyl-1H-imidazol-4-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3-(1-methyl-1H-imidazol-4-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   N-((3-(6-((3-(diethylamino)propyl)oxy)-3-pyridinyl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-N-((1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethyl)amine; -   N-((3-(6-((3-(diethylamino)propyl)oxy)-3-pyridinyl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-N-((1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amine; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-((2-(1-pyrrolidinyl)ethyl)oxy)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1-pyrrolidinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1-pyrrolidinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-((2-(1-pyrrolidinyl)ethyl)oxy)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3-(2-methyl-2H-indazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   2′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-4-carboxamide; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1-methyl-4-piperidinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine; -   2′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-4-carboxamide; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1-methyl-4-piperidinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   ethyl     2′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-4-carboxylate; -   ethyl     2′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-4-carboxylate; -   ethyl     2′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-4-carboxylate; -   ethyl     4-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-1-piperidinecarboxylate; -   ethyl     4-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-1-piperidinecarboxylate; -   ethyl     4-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-1-piperidinecarboxylate; -   (1R)-N-((3-(2-methyl-1,3-oxazol-4-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3-(2-methyl-1,3-oxazol-4-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   2′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-4-carboxamide; -   1-(2-(methyloxy)ethyl)-5-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-2(1H)-pyridinone; -   1-(2-(methyloxy)ethyl)-5-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-2(1H)-pyridinone; -   (1R)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(methylsulfonyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4′,6-bis(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(3-methylphenyl)ethanamine; -   3-(1-(((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)amino)ethyl)benzonitrile; -   (1R)-1-(3-((2-(methyloxy)ethyl)oxy)phenyl)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((6-fluoro-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4′-chloro-6-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   N,N-dimethyl-2′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-4-carboxamide; -   N,N-dimethyl-2′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-4-carboxamide; -   N,N-dimethyl-2′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-4-carboxamide; -   (1R)-N-((6-iodo-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((6-iodo-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((6-iodo-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-3′-((trifluoromethyl)oxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-3′-((trifluoromethyl)oxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-3′-((trifluoromethyl)oxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4′-chloro-6-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-((2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)oxy)-5-pyrimidinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-((2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)oxy)-5-pyrimidinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-((2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)oxy)-5-pyrimidinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   (1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-quinoxalinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-quinoxalinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-quinoxalinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4′-chloro-6-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3-(1,3-benzothiazol-2-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-(1-piperidinyl)-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-(1-piperidinyl)-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   (1R)-1-phenyl-N-((6-((2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)oxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((6-((2-(methyloxy)ethyl)oxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((6-chloro-4′-((trifluoromethyl)oxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3-(1,3-benzothiazol-2-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3-(1,3-benzothiazol-2-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   1-(3,5-difluorophenyl)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)ethanamine; -   1-(3-bromophenyl)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)ethanamine; -   1-(3-fluorophenyl)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)ethanamine; -   (1S)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   (1R)-N-(3-(2-chloropyrid-4-yl)-4-methoxyphenyl)methyl-N-1-phenylethylamine; -   (1R)-1-(3-fluorophenyl)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(methylsulfonyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-1-(3-fluorophenyl)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-1-(3-chlorophenyl)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-naphthalenyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-naphthalenyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-naphthalenyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3-(1-benzothien-3-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3-(1-benzothien-3-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3-(2,1,3-benzothiadiazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3-(2,1,3-benzothiadiazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4′,6-bis(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4′,6-bis(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4′-fluoro-6-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(3-fluorophenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((6-chloro-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((6-chloro-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3-(2,3-dihydro-1-benzofuran-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3-(2,3-dihydro-1-benzofuran-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3-(2,3-dihydro-1-benzofuran-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3-(2,1,3-benzoxadiazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3-(2,1,3-benzoxadiazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-chloro-3-(6-((2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)oxy)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-1H-indol-5-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-1H-indol-5-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3-(2,1,3-benzoxadiazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   N-1-(3-(dimethylamino)phenyl)ethyl)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)amine; -   N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(3-((trifluoromethyl)oxy)phenyl)ethanamine; -   5-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-2(1H)-pyridinone; -   5-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-1-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)-2(1H)-pyridinone; -   1-(4-fluorophenyl)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)ethanamine; -   1-(2,3-dichlorophenyl)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)ethanamine; -   1-methyl-5-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-2(1H)-pyridinone; -   1-methyl-5-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-2(1H)-pyridinone; -   (1R)-N-((6-((2-(methyloxy)ethyl)oxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((6-((2-(methyloxy)ethyl)oxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3-imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-6-yl-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-quinolinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-quinolinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-quinolinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   2′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-carboxamide; -   (1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)-N-((6-((2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)oxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)ethanamine; -   1-methyl-5-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-2(1H)-pyridinone; -   (1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-(1-piperidinyl)-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((6-chloro-4′-((trifluoromethyl)oxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((6-chloro-4′-((trifluoromethyl)oxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   2′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-carboxamide; -   2′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-carboxamide; -   (1R)-N-((3-(3-furanyl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)-N-((3-(6-(trifluoromethyl)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3-(2,2-difluoro-1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3-(2,2-difluoro-1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3-(2,2-difluoro-1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3-(3-furanyl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   4′-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-2-ol; -   (1R)-N-((3-imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-6-yl-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3-(3-furanyl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3-(1-acetyl-4-piperidinyl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1-((methyloxy)acetyl)-4-piperidinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-((2-(methyloxy)ethyl)oxy)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-3′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-3′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(2-methyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   (1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(5-(trifluoromethyl)-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine; -   ethyl     4-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-3,6-dihydro-1     (2H)-pyridinecarboxylate; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(4-(methyloxy)-2-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(4-(methyloxy)-2-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-((difluoromethyl)oxy)-3-(3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-((difluoromethyl)oxy)-3-(3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-((difluoromethyl)oxy)-3-(3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   2′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-carboxylic     acid; -   2′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-carboxylic     acid; -   2′-(methyloxy)-5′-((((1R)-1-phenylethyl)amino)methyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-carboxylic     acid; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(5-(trifluoromethyl)-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1H-pyrrol-1-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   (1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-4′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3-(1-methyl-1H-indazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3-(1-methyl-1H-indazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3-(2-methyl-2H-indazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((6-(methyloxy)-3′-(trifluoromethyl)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(5-(trifluoromethyl)-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1-methyl-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridin-5-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1-methyl-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridin-5-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1H-pyrrol-1-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(5-(methyloxy)-2-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(5-(methyloxy)-2-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(5-(methyloxy)-2-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3-(6-(ethyloxy)-3-pyridinyl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3-(6-(ethyloxy)-3-pyridinyl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3-(1-methyl-1H-benzimidazol-2-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3-(1-methyl-1H-benzimidazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(1-methyl-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridin-5-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   (1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-((2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)oxy)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-((2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)oxy)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-chloro-3-(3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-chloro-3-(3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-chloro-3-(3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3-(1-methyl-1H-benzimidazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3-(1-methyl-1H-benzimidazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3-(1-methyl-1H-indol-6-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3-(1-methyl-1H-indol-6-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3-(1-methyl-1H-indol-6-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-(trifluoromethyl)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-(trifluoromethyl)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3-(2-ethyl-2H-1,2,3-benzotriazol-5-yl)-4-(methyloxy)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3′,6-bis(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3′,6-bis(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3′,6-bis(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4′,6-bis(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenyl-1-propanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-methyl-3-(3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3-(3-methyl-1,2,4-oxadiazol-5-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((3-(3-methyl-1,2,4-oxadiazol-5-yl)phenyl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-(methyloxy)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4-(methyloxy)-3-(6-(methyloxy)-3-pyridinyl)phenyl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((4′,6-difluoro-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine; -   5-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-(4-methylphenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-2-pyrimidinamine; -   5-(2-(methyloxy)-5-((((1R)-1-(2-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-2-pyrimidinamine; -   5-(3-((((1R)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-3-pyridinecarboxamide; -   5-(3-((((1R)-1-(1-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-3-pyridinecarboxamide; -   5-(3-((((1R)-1-(2-naphthalenyl)ethyl)amino)methyl)phenyl)-3-pyridinecarboxamide; -   (1R)-N-((6-fluoro-4′-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(3-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((6-fluoro-4′-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(4-(methyloxy)phenyl)ethanamine; -   (1R)-N-((6-fluoro-4′-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-(4-methylphenyl)ethanamine;     and -   (1R)-N-((6-fluoro-4′-(methyloxy)-1,1′-biphenyl-3-yl)methyl)-1-phenylethanamine;

For the treatment of bone disorders, such as osteoporosis, excessive secretion of PTH, such as hyperparathyroidism, and the like, the compounds of the present invention may be administered orally, parentally, by inhalation spray, rectally, or topically in dosage unit formulations containing conventional pharmaceutically acceptable carriers, adjuvants, and vehicles. The term “parenteral” as used herein includes, subcutaneous, intravenous, intramuscular, intrasternal, infusion techniques or intraperitoneally.

Treatment of diseases and disorders herein is intended to also include the prophylactic administration of a compound of the invention, a pharmaceutical salt thereof, or a pharmaceutical composition of either to a subject (i.e., an animal, preferably a mammal, most preferably a human) believed to be in need of preventative treatment, such as, for example, pain, inflammation and the like.

The dosage regimen for treating the disclosed diseases with the compounds of this invention and/or compositions of this invention is based on a variety of factors, including the type of disease, the age, weight, sex, medical condition of the patient, the severity of the condition, the route of administration, and the particular compound employed. Thus, the dosage regimen may vary widely, but can be determined routinely using standard methods. Dosage levels of the order from about 0.01 mg to 30 mg per kilogram of body weight per day, preferably from about 0.1 mg to 10 mg/kg, more preferably from about 0.25 mg to 1 mg/kg are useful for all methods of use disclosed herein.

The pharmaceutically active compounds of this invention can be processed in accordance with conventional methods of pharmacy to produce medicinal agents for administration to patients, including humans and other mammals.

For oral administration, the pharmaceutical composition may be in the form of, for example, a capsule, a tablet, a suspension, or liquid. The pharmaceutical composition is preferably made in the form of a dosage unit containing a given amount of the active ingredient. For example, these may contain an amount of active ingredient from about 1 to 2000 mg, preferably from about 1 to 500 mg, more preferably from about 5 to 150 mg. A suitable daily dose for a human or other mammal may vary widely depending on the condition of the patient and other factors, but, once again, can be determined using routine methods.

The active ingredient may also be administered by injection as a composition with suitable carriers including saline, dextrose, or water. The daily parenteral dosage regimen will be from about 0.1 to about 30 mg/kg of total body weight, preferably from about 0.1 to about 10 mg/kg, and more preferably from about 0.25 mg to 1 mg/kg.

Injectable preparations, such as sterile injectable aqueous or oleaginous suspensions, may be formulated according to the known are using suitable dispersing or wetting agents and suspending agents. The sterile injectable preparation may also be a sterile injectable solution or suspension in a non-toxic parenterally acceptable diluent or solvent, for example as a solution in 1,3-butanediol. Among the acceptable vehicles and solvents that may be employed are water, Ringer's solution, and isotonic sodium chloride solution. In addition, sterile, fixed oils are conventionally employed as a solvent or suspending medium. For this purpose any bland fixed oil may be employed, including synthetic mono- or diglycerides. In addition, fatty acids such as oleic acid find use in the preparation of injectables.

Suppositories for rectal administration of the drug can be prepared by mixing the drug with a suitable non-irritating excipient such as cocoa butter and polyethylene glycols that are solid at ordinary temperatures but liquid at the rectal temperature and will therefore melt in the rectum and release the drug.

A suitable topical dose of active ingredient of a compound of the invention is 0.1 mg to 150 mg administered one to four, preferably one or two times daily. For topical administration, the active ingredient may comprise from 0.001% to 10% w/w, e.g., from 1% to 2% by weight of the formulation, although it may comprise as much as 10% w/w, but preferably not more than 5% w/w, and more preferably from 0.1% to 1% w/w of the formulation.

Formulations suitable for topical administration include liquid or semi-liquid preparations suitable for penetration through the skin (e.g., liniments, lotions, ointments, creams, or pastes) and drops suitable for administration to the eye, ear, or nose.

For administration, the compounds of this invention are ordinarily combined with one or more adjuvants appropriate for the indicated route of administration. The compounds may be admixed with lactose, sucrose, starch powder, cellulose esters of alkanoic acids, stearic acid, talc, magnesium stearate, magnesium oxide, sodium and calcium salts of phosphoric and sulphuric acids, acacia, gelatin, sodium alginate, polyvinyl-pyrrolidine, and/or polyvinyl alcohol, and tableted or encapsulated for conventional administration. Alternatively, the compounds of this invention may be dissolved in saline, water, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, ethanol, corn oil, peanut oil, cottonseed oil, sesame oil, tragacanth gum, and/or various buffers. Other adjuvants and modes of administration are well known in the pharmaceutical art. The carrier or diluent may include time delay material, such as glyceryl monostearate or glyceryl distearate alone or with a wax, or other materials well known in the art.

The pharmaceutical compositions may be made up in a solid form (including granules, powders or suppositories) or in a liquid form (e.g., solutions, suspensions, or emulsions). The pharmaceutical compositions may be subjected to conventional pharmaceutical operations such as sterilization and/or may contain conventional adjuvants, such as preservatives, stabilizers, wetting agents, emulsifiers, buffers etc.

Solid dosage forms for oral administration may include capsules, tablets, pills, powders, and granules. In such solid dosage forms, the active compound may be admixed with at least one inert diluent such as sucrose, lactose, or starch.

Such dosage forms may also comprise, as in normal practice, additional substances other than inert diluents, e.g., lubricating agents such as magnesium stearate. In the case of capsules, tablets, and pills, the dosage forms may also comprise buffering agents. Tablets and pills can additionally be prepared with enteric coatings.

Liquid dosage forms for oral administration may include pharmaceutically acceptable emulsions, solutions, suspensions, syrups, and elixirs containing inert diluents commonly used in the art, such as water. Such compositions may also comprise adjuvants, such as wetting, sweetening, flavoring, and perfuming agents.

While the compounds of the invention can be administered as the sole active pharmaceutical agent, they can also be used in combination with one or more compounds of the invention or other agents. When administered as a combination, the therapeutic agents can be formulated as separate compositions that are given at the same time or different times, or the therapeutic agents can be given as a single composition.

The foregoing is merely illustrative of the invention and is not intended to limit the invention to the disclosed compounds. Variations and changes which are obvious to one skilled in the art are intended to be within the scope and nature of the invention which are defined in the appended claims. 

1. A method treating osteoperosis or hyperparathyroidism comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of a compostion comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable amount of a compound of the formula:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein: R¹ is aryl, substituted aryl, heteroaryl, substituted heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, or substituted heterocyclyl; R² is alkyl or haloalkyl; R³ is H, alkyl, or haloalkyl; R⁴ is H, alkyl, or haloalkyl; each R⁵ present is independently alkyl, substituted alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, substituted alkoxy, halogen, —C(═O)OH, —CN, —NR^(a)R^(d), —NR^(d)S(═O)_(m)R^(d), —NR^(d)C(═O)NR^(d)R^(d), —NR^(d)S(═O)_(m)NR^(d)R^(d), or —NR^(d)C(═O)R^(d); R⁶ is aryl, substituted aryl, heteroaryl, substituted heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, or substituted heterocyclyl; each R^(a) is, independently, H, alkyl or haloalkyl; each R^(b) is, independently aryl, aralkyl, heterocyclyl, or heteroaryl, each of which may be unsubstituted or substituted by up to 3 substituents selected from the group consisting of alkyl, halogen, haloalkyl, alkoxy, cyano, and nitro; each R^(c) is, independently, alkyl, haloalkyl, phenyl or benzyl; each R^(d) is, independently, H, alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, or heterocyclyl, wherein the alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, and heterocycle are substituted by 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4 substituents selected from alkyl, halogen, haloalkyl, alkoxy, cyano, nitro, R^(b), —C(═O)R^(c), —OR^(b), —NR^(a)R^(a), —NR^(a)R^(b), —C(═O)OR^(c), —C(═O)NR^(a)R^(a), —OC(═O)R^(c), —NR^(a)C(═O)R^(c), —NR^(a)S(═O)_(n)R^(c) and —S(═O)_(n)NR^(a)R^(a); m is 1 or 2 n is 0, 1 or 2; and p is 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4, in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier to a patient in need thereof.
 2. The method of claim 1, wherein R³ and R⁴ are both hydrogen.
 3. The method of claim 2, wherein R² is alkyl.
 4. The method of claim 3, wherein R¹ is aryl or substituted aryl.
 5. The method of claim 4, wherein R⁵ is alkyl, substituted alkyl, or halogen.
 6. The method of claim 5, wherein R⁶ is aryl or substituted aryl.
 7. A process for making a compound of the formula

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein: R¹ is aryl, substituted aryl, heterocyclyl, substituted heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, or substituted cycloalkyl; R² is alkyl or haloalkyl; each R⁵ present is independently alkyl, substituted alkyl, alkoxy, substituted alkoxy, halogen, —C(═O)OH, —CN, —NR^(d)S(═O)_(m)R^(d), —NR^(d)C(═O)NR^(d)R^(d), —NR^(d)S(═O)_(n)NR^(d)R^(d), or —NR^(d)C(═O)R^(d); R⁶ is aryl, substituted aryl, heterocyclyl, substituted heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, or substituted cycloalkyl; each R^(a) is, independently, H, alkyl or haloalkyl; each R^(b) is, independently, aryl, aralkyl, heterocyclyl, or heterocyclylalkyl, each of which may be unsubstituted or substituted by up to 3 substituents selected from the group consisting of alkyl, halogen, haloalkyl, alkoxy, cyano, and nitro; each R^(c) is, independently, alkyl, haloalkyl, phenyl or benzyl, each of which may be substituted or unsubstituted; each R^(d) is, independently, H, alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, heterocyclyl, or heterocyclylalkyl wherein the alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, heterocyclyl, and heterocyclylalkyl are substituted by 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4 substituents selected from alkyl, halogen, haloalkyl, alkoxy, cyano, nitro, R^(b), —C(═O)R^(c), —OR^(b), —NR^(a)R^(a), —NR^(a)R^(b), —C(═O)OR^(c), —C(═O)NR^(a)R^(a) , —OC(═O)R^(c), —NR^(a)C(═O)R^(c), —NR^(a)S(═O)_(n)R^(c) and —S(═O)_(n)NR^(a)R^(a); m is 1 or 2; n is 0, 1 or 2; and p is 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4, provided that if R² is methyl, p is 0, and R⁶ is unsubstituted phenyl, then R¹ is not 2,4-dihalophenyl, 2,4-dimethylphenyl, 2,4-diethylphenyl, 2,4,6-trihalophenyl, or 2,3,4-trihalophenyl, comprising the steps of: placing a compound having the structure

in the presence of acid followed by treatment with a hydride and methanol to form

reacting the resulting alcohol with R⁶ —B(OH)₂ to form

oxidizing the alcohol to form

reacting the aldehyde with an amine having the structure

to obtain the product. 